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Why Does External Motivation Fade So Quickly?

Often, when we feel sad or emotionally low in our lives, we start questioning what we should do and how we should live our lives. During such moments, we desperately need motivation. To feel motivated, we often turn to others’ motivational videos or various types of content. For a short time, it lifts us up and gives us hope. However, the effect of that motivation slowly begins to fade, and after some time, it completely disappears. But why does this happen? In this blog, we will discuss exactly that—why motivation from others does not last for long. What Is External Motivation? External motivation is the kind of motivation that comes from outside ourselves. It may be influenced by other people, rewards, or external circumstances, rather than being rooted in our inner feelings, values, or personal purpose.  It includes incentives like money, praise, grades, promotions, trophies, or social approval. For example: A student studies hard to get a good grade, win a scholarship, or recei...

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Why Maintaining Consistency Is So Difficult and How to Improve It

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