1. What is motivation?

1.4. The main elements of personal motivation include

1. Goals: what drives a person to move forward is often the pursuit of specific goals or outcomes.
2. Recognition: the desire to be recognised for one's efforts and successes can also be a strong motivator.
3. Personal progress: the desire to improve, learn and grow in one's skills and abilities can also be a source of motivation.
4. Interests and passion: the importance of activities that a person enjoys and is inspired by cannot be overstated. A passionate interest in a particular activity can provide extraordinary energy and a drive to excel.
5. Maintaining self-esteem: personal motivation can be closely linked to self-esteem and self-worth. People often strive to achieve their goals and success by respecting themselves and their abilities.