Why you struggle to stay motivated.

[@aliabdaal]

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[@therichmonk1534]

video 3 asking what mic you where using in the last 2 videos? 😁

[@ashok_learn]

The 5 Key Tips (S.R.I.I.M.) 1. Sense of Self: Why you want to do it? I choose to, I want the outcome... No one is forcing me. 2. Reminder: At times remind yourself, the reason why, and the reward you will get later. 3. Identity Based: I am the sort of person, I want to be, I aspire to be "x" 4. Intrinsically Motivating: See it as a challenge (fun) rather than a reward, So, when you feel the most pain, and frustration tell yourself that it will be worth it later, and it's what you love (tricking it into being fun) 5. Mindset: I get to, I am choosing to, I'm blessed to. Identified motivation I hope this helps you. Good day/night to you ! and Goodluck!

[@RohanYesudian]

5 tips for motivation: 1. Connect our goals with our personal values (and exercise our autonomy) 2. Reminder that we genuinely care about the outcome 3. Set identity-based goals 4. Make effort intrinsically motivating 5. Choose your mindset

[@vishnusanthoshvk]

Here is what I learned: There are four types of motivation: Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Introjected and Identified. Intrinsic motivation is internal and arises from within the individual, such as doing a complicated crossword puzzle purely for the gratification of solving a problem. An example of intrinsic motivation is watching Netflix or playing video games because you enjoy them. However, intrinsic motivation can be fragile and easily diminished by external factors, such as difficulty, feedback, or rewards. When things become a little bit harder, you may feel demotivated and quit. Extrinsic motivation arises from outside of the individual and often involves external rewards such as trophies, money, social recognition, or praise. An example of extrinsic motivation is studying for an exam overnight because you want to get a good grade or avoid failing. Extrinsic motivation can be effective in some situations, but it may also reduce intrinsic motivation if the rewards undermine your sense of autonomy or competence. Introjected motivation is a type of extrinsic motivation that involves internalizing external pressure or expectations. For example, you may exercise because you feel guilty about being overweight or want to avoid criticism from others. Introjected motivation is not very self-determined and can lead to anxiety or resentment. Identified motivation is a type of extrinsic motivation that involves recognizing the personal value or importance of a behavior. For example, you may want to be a youtuber and so you start learning how to create good youtube videos because you see it as a necessary step for your future self. Identified motivation is more self-determined than introjected motivation and can enhance your sense of autonomy and competence. How to stay motivated: Self-concordance is to connect your goals with your personal values. This means choosing goals that are consistent with your interests, passions, and beliefs. For example, if you value creativity, you may set a goal to write a novel or learn a musical instrument. Remind yourself that you genuinely care about the outcome. This means focusing on the intrinsic reasons why you are pursuing a goal rather than the extrinsic rewards or pressures. For example, if you want to learn a new language, remind yourself how much you enjoy learning new things and how it will enrich your life. Set identity-based goals. This means framing your goals in terms of who you want to be rather than what you want to do. For example, instead of saying “I want to run a marathon”, say “I am a runner”. This way, you can align your actions with your self-image and reinforce your identity every time you act on your goal. Make efforts more intrinsically motivating. This means finding ways to make the task more enjoyable or rewarding by itself rather than relying on external incentives. For example, you can listen to music while working out, join a study group with friends, or gamify your progress by setting challenges or milestones. I hope this helps. 😊

[@john_britto_10x]

I recently started follow you, the value that you add here is amazing. Love the way you deliver content and of course the quality of the content

[@sarastilleke]

Great video! I like the idea that you should both cognitively and emotionally negotiate with yourself when you don’t feel like doing something. Unfortunately I’m often very good at negotiating myself out of doing productive things 😂

[@raywan22]

This video came at a very good time where my "motivation" has been running low. A lot of value here, thank you Ali 🙏

[@johandekock7355]

This is what I call value. Thank you Ali! :)

[@Aamirphd]

Big up Safwaan for this amazing edit!!! Amazing work bro 💪🏽

[@rongitmukherjee]

Love how you got to the point within 10 seconds of starting the video. Didn't beat around the bush.

[@krishanayak03]

I founded that I was keep forgetting everything included my goals...then I started planning and it helped me to stay/keep on track.

[@tinfoil6562]

Oh my. This is what I needed to hear. I've been falling face flat on my last semester in my Masters. And I just don't have any motviation left. Thank you for helping me identify other types of motivation!

[@nimratjotsinghsaroya2637]

From the very beginning of the video to the end ....he was full of energy and this made the video even more interesting

[@silentopedia]

"When you can try and associate reward with the challenge of the task itself .... when you can trick your brain into thinking that that's genuinely fun then over time it's genuinely starts to be fun" - I really believe that in order to achieve results-or, more crucially, the rewards for which we are genuinely striving-we should all strive to think and start acting in this way.

[@louiseyvette2261]

Thanks Ali. Deep desire is far stronger than willpower and discipline.

[@sandysedits5526]

Thank you so much for this video! I find it helpful not only for assigments or studying at school, but also for getting into doing what I wanted to do in my free time, but was kinda procrastinating.

[@chloe_steward]

So helpful! I know the David Goggins type of motivation works for some people, but I'm a highly-sensitive person so that whip-based motivation doesn't work for me. Thanks for unpacking where motivation comes from and helping me to apply this to my PhD journey when the road feels long and the desired outcomes (a job) are outside of my control. Got a therapist too, which is super important.

[@mutantgamer9423]

Discipline over motivation, build habits, build short term goals

[@salinamu]

Hey, I'm not sure if this is just me but you are literally the only study channel I found with practical tips that actually work and are not over-repeated on TikTok. Thank you!

[@elliotrogers7118]

You’re fast becoming my favourite KZbinr. So valuable

[@anuraag.deshpande]

Genuinely one of the best videos on motivation that I have seen. Thank you!

[@aigerimkartenbayeva]

This video is exactly what I needed. You are so amazing at explaining things, Ali. Thank u!

[@angelin8573]

always get valuable things out if this channel! thank you so much ali & team!

[@Randomniqqer]

He's the best therapist.

[@mandelkuchen2288]

That's why you don't need one

[@Randomniqqer]

@@mandelkuchen2288 true. I really don't need one😂🤝

[@mandelkuchen2288]

@@Randomniqqer in fact: nobody does

[@caramelgirl6962]

​@@mandelkuchen2288 not agree to be honest.

[@stefan-eckhart]

Just because you don't "need" something doesn't mean it's not useful/nice to have

[@akienroute]

Thank you so much for this informative and helpful video. I'm so happy to have come across this because I have been struggling with facing my days, pursuing my goals and staying motivated. I appreciate you!

[@Story_Fuel]

i've been working on my channel for 2-3 years and I have over 200 videos but its hardwork, I'm getting old and I'm not really seeing the dividends. The thing that really scares me about putting the "hard work in" is that this whole era is just changing so quickly and its hard to keep up with the latest fad or topical issue and you end chasing your own tail. I don't know what keeps me motivated. Hang on, its making money from this one day and getting up for the love of the art. back to the video editing! Thanks for your videos!

[@antonrekun13]

These are some deep, deep thoughts wrapped in relatively simple words! Thanks, Ali!

[@natalieramirez889]

This has been one of your better videos in these last few months!

[@Dora_tae]

Hi! I'm really into your videos. You're helping me a lot. Thank you so much ❤

[@3minchannel]

Thank you for sharing....really love the word "Autonomy".....thx!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

3:15 Low-key nice to see the calling out of toxic penance-adjacent practices. It’s for some people that don’t include me.

[@qh8389712089]

I think its important to make small rewards for yourself if you’re having trouble staying motivated.

[@miriamp.3761]

Yes. It is.

[@leah38521]

I really appreciate all the research that goes into these videos Ali

[@bradybythesea]

Really enjoyed the little progress bar for each chapter

[@thegrowthfactor7741]

Amazing work. Quick and easy to understand. This content is digital gold.

[@ambadesilva3397]

Love every minute of Ali’s content ❤

[@Avamoneta]

Thank you Ali for covering this and doing research for motivation. I like more concept of understanding how it works and where it does and does not for what it is and why it is not. I have challenges like this for my career in continuous education in MBC but instead look at being self driven than waiting for motivation just to “feel” and wait for the perfect opportunity to get “motivated”. Thanks again Ali!!!💚💙

[@MichioIchikawa]

OMG this was amazing! Just the help I needed! Thanks Ali!

[@shreyapo]

This is an extremely well made video ! Loved it ! super impressive on the actual subject of motivation. I was struggling with my membership exams but thanks @ali this really is quite insightful and will put it into use ! Also loved the annotations and animations and way you create your videos !

[@TCamp72a]

Great video Ali! It's helped me to adjust how I'll think about trying to motivate my teens going forward! What you talked about with intrinsic and extrinsic motivation... once it's all laid out like that, you think, welp! That was obvious! So thank you. And as a side note.. I loved the FEEL of this video! It's back to the type of videos you used to do that sucked me in back when I first ran across you. Perfect!

[@HappyMerchant]

I love how the video jumps straight into thr point. Amazing quality!

[@ranjinirajainfilm]

Thank you Ali. Looks I’d be listening to this daily 😊

[@dianedobry800]

I love your string lights. It is so Cheerful

[@XP2Thrive]

Man, I really needed this. Can't wait to watch it all!

[@aritesomayt]

Don't wait for motivation. Just do it! Start small then work it up from there

[@Amy-mo9ki]

great video. I can't imagine how much effort you put in. You provided so much value to my life. Thank you.

[@iammiracletaylor2336]

Dude, you one of my favorite creators. Each upload is nothing short of amazing!

[@aliabdaal]

Wow, thanks!

[@iammiracletaylor2336]

@@aliabdaal Can't believe you responded! I hope to get the chance to meet you one day.

[@saikongz]

This is so powerful. Thank you, Ali!

[@BjornSummer]

You can definitely smell the influence of shorts videos pace here :D Anyhow, the value in this video is amazing, Keep it up Ali!

[@Ms_3sam3]

That was so good Ali, Good job mate 👏

[@Nestoras_Zogopoulos]

great value on this vid, cheers!

[@JCtheMusicMan_]

I got injured in the military, lost my job, am having trouble getting adequate support and compensation from the military, failed to off myself, decided to live, but am stuck in actually living and trying to. I’m too broke and broken and one can’t live without the ability to earn money or afford to dig out of such a huge hole! 😖

[@RedietTegene-otay]

Will pray for you

[@UpperMidnight]

I cannot thank you enough for this! Eid Mubarak bro

[@AISocialProfitsHub]

Your perspective on this is so unique and inspiring - I love it!

[@lananabilhussain3118]

I really don’t know what to say to you and your channel, all I could say is may God bless you 👏🏻👏🏻

[@itzeljo4635]

1我自愿去做，不是被迫 2 想得到一个好结果 3身份强化我的行为4我选择做这件事

[@rebeccagrech6133]

Amazing content!!! Would love to know what the podcast you referenced is called ☺️

[@willoman88]

Great vid! Would love to see some evidence based content on how to identify what you want in life - what do I identify as, with now and what else do I want to identify as in the future?

[@muthusarvesh9065]

Amazing strategies at the end ❤️❤️

[@SarahCrowder]

Such a helpful video, thank you for sharing all your research

[@AbuChanOfficial]

Great video as usual 👏

[@sayyedzaid601]

My daily routine is saw your video because your video feel me good or you never disappointed bro allah bless you.

[@eman_raslan]

Thank you.This was very helpful.

[@motiv8NextLevel]

I really need this video THANKS 👍☺️

[@sinethembamakoma5485]

From South Africa we thank you 🤘🏾🙏🏾

[@JenniferCadena]

Thank you

[@simoroshka]

6-pack can as well be part of the identity and produce intrinsic motivation

[@simoroshka]

and "doing it for health" is often an external motivation, really. Because it's "the right thing" that you should be wanting.

[@ferdaoustlidi3243]

Great tips! thanks Ali from Morocco ❤

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Some South Asian Parents don’t need sticks, they have an arsenal of DIY weapons of mass demotivation.

[@mahliyoonurullayeva8305]

Hi, Ali Abdaal. Thank you for your amazing videos. I love them💗

[@zprtm_7680]

Change the speed then feel the difference of the way he talks. Its worth it.

[@eduardor0605]

I really enjoyed this video. Greetings from Mexico City

[@timw.5525]

Thx for making my life a little better❤

[@ishanmadhav8261]

Ali you are one of my favorite content creator ❤️

[@MotivationLobby]

*Q* Why do you struggle to stay motivated? 🤔 Ans. Because you haven't Subscribed Motivational Lobby 😉

[@honklux]

Ok bro u win

[@cordellriley8555]

Great video, and for me...timely.

[@NanaYakubu]

Thank youuuuuu Ali!!!❤

[@Md_sadiq_Md]

Pushing the algorithm ❤️

[@malycar1707]

Alternative Title: The best affirmations to say to yourself to stay motivated.

[@musaholic8789]

1:18 I'm not saying anything but I'm not sure if I agree here... Parents do be showing how annoyed they are if you don't pass your exams sometimes 😭😭

[@appleshake1700]

Always research based. Loved it❤️

[@MrScience88]

Another cracking video 👌👌

[@parikshithpalegar4699]

It was a really fun video to watch.

[@FitriPhang]

As always love ur tips!

[@KeyiLu-j7l]

identity， autonomy combined with motivation, really interesting

[@saeba]

Very interestingly put!

[@food4thought3]

Thanks for this... 👍

[@Impactfulaudios]

Awesome 👏. THANKS bro

[@bedhead-studio]

I just started creating content and burnt out. This video helped a lot

[@jxrdxn2611]

I'm really hoping that you could get Andrew Huberman on the pod one day!

[@AbdulWahab-pk4jx]

Thanks for the video

[@harsh__reality]

Seems like Ali is going to be jacked soon. Identified motivation 💯

[@sirijanthakur]

Tbh if i trick my brain to get that extra pump, be on fire, i just break my head on the later run and feel lost afterwards, i like to keep it practical and simple

[@nikoloz400]

good video with a lot of new insights

[@mohibquadri4053]

Whats some best books to read for on this topic

[@Rawwwad]

Thanks Ali

[@vidhyamadhavan1989]

Do you have anything for Special parents and special educators ?

[@cosafarodagrande-gr4tu]

Hi Ali, based on this video, intrinsic motivation can be fragile and easily lost when we feel like we're losing control over our actions or when we lose the connection between our internal sense of self and the outcome we're striving for. Autonomy plays a crucial role in helping us maintain identified motivation, which is a more sustainable form of extrinsic motivation. The more we can connect our goals to a sense of autonomy, the more likely we are to maintain our motivation. Self-concordant goals, identity-based goals, and finding ways to make things more intrinsically motivating are all strategies that can help. However, even with identified motivation, procrastination can still be a struggle. Do you have any tips on how to beat procrastination and stay motivated even when we don't feel like it?

[@MDobri-sy1ce]

I do this everyday for working out and other things like. Do, I want to feel like crap , or do, I don't want to feel like crap? Option 1: usually wins!