How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it?

 

How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it?

I Lead-in. Discuss the questions with other students

A.   What motivates you to do your best in school or at work? Can you give an example?

B.   Have you ever felt very excited about starting a new project or hobby? What made you feel that way?

C.   Think about a time when you didn’t feel like doing something but did it anyway. What helped you get it done?

 

II Match the words and phrases from the left column to their definitions.

  

1.	to aspire	A.	something done for its own value rather than to achieve something else
2.	to loom	B.	boring and too long
3.	canvas	C.	belonging naturally
4.	fickle	D.	something done to achieve a particular result, rather than for its own sake
5.	to maintain	E.	the act of continuing to do something despite difficulties or opposition
6.	intrinsic	F.	for a long period of time
7.	extrinsic	G.	to have a strong desire to achieve or become something
8.	an end in itself	H.	changing frequently
9.	means to an end	I.	a strong, heavy cloth used by artists for painting
10.	persistence	J.	seeming difficult to deal with
11.	to muddy the waters	K.	a good reason or explanation for something
12.	tedious	L.	to appear in a frightening form, often suddenly
13.	justification	M.	coming from outside
14.	daunting	N.	to keep something in the same state
15.	for the long haul	O.	to make a situation more confusing or less clear

 

 

III Interactive vocabulary. Follow the links. Study the words using flashcards, check your understanding, practise spelling new words. Play matching vocabulary game. Take a test to check your knowledge.    

 https://www.studystack.com/flashcard-4208522

IV Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the words and phrases from Task II.

1.    When the deadlines for the project _____, everyone in the office feels growing sense of urgency and stress.

2.    They bought a house with a big yard because they plan to stay there _____.

3.    She enjoys painting as _____, not because she wants to sell her artwork.

4.    The long, _____process of sorting through old files took several hours and tested his patience.

5.    Introducing irrelevant details during the meeting only served _____ and make it harder to reach a decision.

6.    The artist chose a large _____for her new painting of the city skyline

7.    Her _____paid off when she finally got the promotion she had been working towards.

8.    He took the job as _____, hoping to save enough money to start his own business.

9.    He received an _____reward for his hard work in the form of a bonus.

10. Many students _____to attend a prestigious university after they graduate from school.

11. He provided a clear _____for his decision to move to a new city.

12. The idea of moving to a new country was _____, but she was excited for the adventure.

13. It’s important _____your health by eating well and exercising regularly

14. Kindness and honesty are _____values that she believes everyone should have.

15. Her friends knew she was _____because she would often change her plans at the last minute, leaving them unsure if she would actually show up.

V Watch the video and fill in the gaps with the words from the list. There are some words you don’t need to use.

 

definition; experience; define; short–lived; training; submit; meaningful; attain; goals; categories; training; outcome; motivation; aspired; maintain; motif; praise

 You've always 1) _____ to be a professional artist. At last, this dream may become a reality, and you're creating a portfolio to 2) _____ to art programs.

But as the application deadline looms, you suddenly find yourself unmotivated, and avoiding the canvas altogether. Why does 3) _____ seem so fickle?

And what even is it in the first place?

 Psychologists 4) _____ motivation as the desire or impetus to initiate and maintain a particular behavior. In other words, it's the energy that drives you to do something. And knowing the source of that drive is particularly important when it comes to understanding how to 5) _____ it. These motivational forces generally fall into two broad 6) _____: intrinsic and extrinsic.

 Intrinsic motivation is involved when you experience an activity

as an end in itself. Take a hobby, like playing video games. The 7) _____ largely explains the desire to do it. Performing tasks that feel right in the moment –  or that you find a 8) _____, interesting, or satisfying–

are driven by intrinsic motivation.

Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, refers to pursuing a task as a means to an end. While few would consider going to the dentist as an enjoyable activity, you're often motivated by the 9) _____ of having clean, healthy teeth. Other examples of extrinsic motivation include completing a task to receive some sort of reward, whether it's 10) _____, power, or money. Notably, these rewards tend to come later, like receiving a bonus at the end of a quarter or winning a competition after months of 11) _____.

While extrinsic rewards, like getting paid, may seem appealing, their effectiveness can be surprisingly 12) _____. For example, a 2017 study found that those who were highly focused on the outcomes of their New Year's resolutions – or driven by extrinsic motivation – weren't the most likely to stick to them. What did predict persistence, however, was how much a person enjoyed pursuing their 13) _____. In other words, you're more likely to maintain an exercise routine if you take classes you enjoy, rather than just those that build your biceps.

 

VI Watch the video in Task IV or read the text in  Task V. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false statements.

1.    Psychologists inaccurately define motivation as merely the desire or impetus to initiate and maintain a particular behavior. In reality, it's very different from the force that compels you to take action.

2.    These driving factors of motivation typically fit into two main groups: intrinsic and extrinsic in nature.

3.    Intrinsic motivation occurs when you find enjoyment in an activity for its own sake.

4.    Pursuing a hobby is an example of intrinsic motivation.

5.    Engaging in activities that feel enjoyable at the moment or that you find meaningful, interesting, or satisfying are fueled by intrinsic motivation.

6.    Extrinsic motivation, unlike intrinsic motivation, involves pursuing a task solely for its own sake, without consideration of the outcome or reward.

7.    Going to the dentist is an example of enjoying an activity for its own sake.

8.    Examples of extrinsic motivation include completing a task to receive some sort of reward, whether it's praise, power, or money.

9.    In case of extrinsic motivation rewards tend to come later, like receiving a bonus at the end of a quarter or winning a competition after months of training.

10. While extrinsic rewards, such as financial compensation, may appear enticing, their effectiveness is often unexpectedly long-lasting.

11. According to a study, being driven by intrinsic motivation makes it less likely for people to stick to their New Year's resolutions.

12. People are more likely to maintain an exercise routine if they take classes they enjoy, rather than just those that build their biceps.

  

VII Watch the video and choose the correct option to complete the sentences. The sentences in the exercise don't always match word-for-word what is said in the video, pay more  attention to the meaning than to the exact  words.

1.    Years of psychology research have shown that high levels of _____– for school, a job, or an exercise class – are more likely to keep you engaged in the long run.

a)  self-motivated         b) extrinsic motivation         c) intrinsic motivation

 

2.    Studying for a history exam can be intrinsically motivating, but ____ motivators may also be at play, as you aim to get a good grade or feel pressure from family members to do well in school.

a)     minor            b) extrinsic                c) intrinsic 

 

3.    One study of military cadets examined people who were driven both by intrinsic motivators, like _____, and extrinsic motivators, like the outcome of getting a good job.

a)  self-motivation         b) self-improvement     c)  self-preservation

 

4.    The ________ is the idea that additional extrinsic motivators can muddy the waters when you already have the intrinsic drive to do something.

a)     overmotivation effect         b) halo effect     c)  overjustification effect

 

5.    Having multiple motivators is only a problem if you _______.

a)           already find a task motivating 

b)          already find the task tedious

c)           already find your motivation fickle

 

6.    For tedious or uninteresting activities adding extrinsic rewards can be ____.

a)     harmful             b) disadvantageous               c)  beneficial

 

7.    One of the things to increase your drive, even when the task feels impossible, is focusing on building intrinsic motivation by ________.

a)           making the task more fun in the moment

b)          focusing of the future rewards

c)           making sure you only have one type of motivation

 

8.    Asking a friend to join you or simply putting on your favorite playlist can give you the boost to get started– and _________.

a)           help avoid overjustification

b)          stick with your goals for the long haul

c)           boost your extrinsic motivation

 

VIII Comprehension check. Watch the video in  Task VII  and answer the questions.

1.    Which type of motivation is likely to keep you engaged in the long run?

2.    Is it in all cases possible to determine if an action is exclusively intrinsically or extrinsically motivated? Why or why not?

3.    What examples of combined motivations are given in the video?

4.    Is having multiple motivators always better? Why or why not (give examples from the video)?  

5.    What is overjustification effect? How does it influence people’s motivation? 

6.    What examples of tedious or uninteresting tasks that could benefit from extrinsic motivation are mentioned in the video? 

 

IX  Match the words from two columns to make collocations used in the text. Use four collocations in your sentences.

 

1.	to aspired	A.	an exercise routine
2.	to fall into	B.	two broad categories
3.	an end	C.	at play
4.	to perform	D.	the moment
5.	a means	E.	the waters
6.	to be driven	F.	with your goals
7.	to pursue	G.	by extrinsic motivation
8.	to maintain	H.	the long haul
9.	to be	I.	tasks
10.	to muddy	J.	goals
11.	to be faced	K.	to be (an artist)
12.	in	L.	to an end
13.	to stick	M.	with an activity
14.	for	N.	in itself

 

X OVER TO YOU. Get ready to discuss motivation. Use the questions below to organize your ideas:

A.   How would you explain the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation?

B.   Can you think of an activity you love doing? What kind of motivation (intrinsic or extrinsic) drives you to do it? Why?

C.   Have you ever experienced a situation where extrinsic motivation helped you achieve a goal? Can you share your experience?

D.   What strategies can you use to increase your intrinsic motivation for a task you find boring?