Motivation for Self-care
Because most of you are searching
for ways to become and stay motivated when it comes to eating, exercise and
self-care, it’s important to understand what motivates people, in general, and
you, in particular. Moreover, it’s crucial to recognize ways you’ve been trying
to motivate yourself that have been proven not to work long term, such as
focusing on weight loss and approval-seeking. What works? Read on.
The following theories and tips
come from an interview (Talk of the
Nation,
The Art and Science of Motivation, NPR) with two experts on motivation:
Steven Reis, author of WHO AM I—THE 16 BASIC DESIRES THAT MOTIVATE OUR ACTIONS
AND DETERMINE OUR PERSONALITIES and Daniel Pink, author of DRIVE—THE SURPRISING
TRUTH ABOUT WHAT MOTIVATES US.
Dr. Reis defines motivation as “the
assertion of your values” and strongly encourages us to surround ourselves with
people who are supportive of them. Because we all prioritize values
differently, we each must find the ones which will support our individual beliefs
and keep us moving forward. He also points out that “the key to understanding is
that intrinsic motivation is not just what we want, it’s how much we want it.” Do
you want to take care of yourself above all else, enough to actually do it? If not,
you probably won’t. If you’re ambivalent about what you deserve, you will not
stick with self-care.
Daniel Pink says that “one of our
misconceptions about motivation is that we think ...
Source: Normal Eating - Category: Eating Disorders Authors: eatnormalnow Source Type: blogs
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