11/06/2025
What motivates you?
"At the core of Ryan and Deci’s theory was the concept that self-directed motivation and personal growth rely on three psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
When those needs are met, the research showed, people tend to be more self- motivated, feel more satisfied, and experience greater well-being. By contrast, when people are motivated to act because of external pressures—or internal pressure to live up to external expectations—they have more trouble staying engaged and feel less fulfilled."
https://www.apa.org/research-practice/conduct-research/self-determination-theory?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=apa-science&utm_content=self-determination-theory&fbclid=IwY2xjawK25QpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqcTN0ZVVwOVZPNVJ3UmcxAR4z4ZiZUAcHj9WW_jWfgCPbmN3-tIdizp54bMdJ6tq4J3SmNCjEjymkMukgQQ_aem_un7kTVTwQiTgwdxPiaxLDA
What motivates people to do what they do? For decades, theories of human motivation emphasized external rewards and punishment. Self-determination theory helped turn that focus inward.
