Motivation provides the foundation of what drives us to be successful. This is important in so many facets of life. We have both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Intrinsic motivation comes from within and involves a sense of satisfaction or enjoyment for accomplishing a task. Often, completing a challenging assignment or accomplishing a paper is what can fulfill this intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, involves outside rewards for doing something like getting an A on an assignment. It is important to identify:

• What type of motivation drives you to succeed?
• Are external rewards enough?
• Are you both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated?

Answering these questions can ensure that you stay motivated and on task with accomplishing your goals. It also helps you to achieve balance when your focus is on completing tasks that are motivating.