What is Motivation?

By: MJ

The word “motivation” came from the Latin word ‘movere’ which means “to move.” It is generally defined as anything that enables or arouses the individual to a certain direction or action voluntarily. There are also speculations on how the term is responsible for human behavior itself. Others define motivation as a “drive.”

Motivation brings about the following characteristics in an individual:

a. Enthusiasm
b. Optimism
c. Hard-work
d. Perseverance

These four characteristics are very crucial to the productivity of an individual. As we move on to the next topics, the author shall discuss the different ways and factors that affect motivation.