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Motivation Related Vocabulary Words
- Drive: the internal force that propels a person to take action towards a goal
- Inspiration: a sudden creative idea or a feeling of enthusiasm that leads to new and productive thoughts or actions
- Ambition: a strong desire to achieve a goal or succeed
- Determination: the resolve to persist in pursuing a goal despite obstacles or setbacks
- Passion: a strong and intense emotion or interest towards a particular activity or subject
- Enthusiasm: a feeling of excitement or eagerness towards a task or situation
- Aspiration: a strong desire or ambition to achieve a particular goal
- Encouragement: the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone
- Persistence: the act of continuing to do something despite difficulties or obstacles
- Daring: taking bold risks or making bold decisions in pursuit of a goal or ambition.
- Initiative: the act of starting something on one's own, without being prompted
- Self-motivation: the ability to motivate oneself without external encouragement
- Willpower: the strength of character or determination to carry out a task or make a decision
- Vision: a clear mental image or idea of what one wants to achieve in the future
- Goal-setting: the process of defining specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives
- Reinforcement: the act of encouraging and strengthening a desired behavior through rewards or positive feedback
- Focus: the ability to concentrate and direct one's efforts towards a particular task or objective
- Discipline: the practice of training oneself to follow a routine or set of rules in order to achieve a goal
- Proactivity: taking control and being proactive in creating and initiating positive change
- Encouragement: the act of giving support, confidence, or hope to someone.
- Confidence: the belief in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment
- Mindset: a person's attitude, thoughts, and beliefs about themselves and the world
- Optimism: a positive outlook on life, expecting the best outcomes
- Resilience: the ability to recover quickly from adversity or hardship
- Self-belief: the confidence and faith in oneself and one's abilities
- Self-efficacy: the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task
- Self-esteem: the value and respect one has for themselves
- Self-improvement: the act of making efforts to improve oneself, either physically, mentally, or emotionally
- Self-motivation: the ability to motivate oneself without external encouragement
- Growth mindset: the belief that one can develop and improve their abilities through dedication and hard work.