Motivation

“Lack of motivation is a feeling we may experience from time to time as individuals. For people living with mental health problems, this can exacerbate this.” 

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“The saying “Starting is the hardest thing” exists for good reason. Beginning any task can require a great deal more motivation than continuing the task once you have momentum and focus.” 

​“Most of us take action because we believe it will bring about a concrete benefit or result in future happiness. ” 

“Confidence is a feeling of trust in your abilities, qualities, and judgment. The American Psychological Association defines self-confidence as “a belief that one is capable of successfully meeting the demands of a task.”

“Not feeling “in the mood” for certain tasks happens to everyone now and then. But for people with depression, low motivation can be a chronic challenge.”

“People often have multiple motives for engaging in any one behavior. Motivation might be extrinsic, whereby a person is inspired by outside forces”