©TélécHArGEr. Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation Livre. audio par Penguin Books

Explaining the reasons why a task is important and then allowing as much personal freedom as possible in carrying out the task will stimulate interest and commitment, and is a much more effective approach than the standard system of reward and punishment. We are all inherently interested in the world, argues Deci, so why not nurture that interest in each other? Instead of asking, How can I motivate people? we should be asking, How can I create the conditions within which people will motivate

Therefore, by understanding why you do what you do, you will be able to find out what supports and frustrates these psychological needs that can impact your motivation and wellbeing. We will discuss the ways to be more mindful of factors within and beyond your daily encounters in every domain of life (at work, family, education, health behaviors, romantic relationship, etc) as a self-leader

Authored by Edward Deci with Richard Flaste. If you reward your children for doing their homework, they will usually respond by getting it done. But is this the most effective method of motivation? No, says psychologist Edward L. Deci, who challenges traditional thinking and shows that this method actually works against performance. The best way to motivate people—at school, at work, or at home—is to support their sense of autonomy. Explaining the reasons why a task is

To understand intrinsic motivation, it is necessary to ask why something is important for you. They are more likely than others to keep going if they can clearly identify why they feel a task is important. They are more likely to persist and engage if they believe they will learn something. To determine if intrinsic motivation can be used, think about why you want the activity/task and whether you require external motivators to achieve your goal