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Discover the Hidden Power of Self Motivation
by:
Emily Clark
Many studies have been done to research the effects of motivation

and mental health. As the implications of helping those with

negative self-esteem, depression and anxiety are immense this is

certainly an area of research that deserves a great deal of

attention.

Psychology Online reports on a study investigating the

differences between INTERNAL and EXTERNAL MOTIVATION. The report

states that “Although our society is largely

extrinsically-motivated by external rewards such as money, fame

and power, research has indicated those who are

intrinsically-motivated by inner desires for creativity,

fulfillment and inner satisfaction are psychologically healthier

and happier.”

How can this help you?

The study of health psychology seeks to understand how our

ability to cope with stress can help us to prevent illness and

promote health. Some of these coping mechanisms are naturally

inborn but may be taught to those who lack them. Motivation is

one of the tools that researchers are trying to use as a

combatant of negative stress reactions.

Motivation is something that we use every day. It’s what enables

us to survive – to get food because we’re hungry, to go to work

to pay the bills or to educate ourselves in order to pursue a

higher goal in life.

How we respond to life’s demands can affect our overall health.

How are you classified?

The same report on Psychology Online identified those who respond

to life with negativity or anxiety as most likely to deal with

the physical affects of anger, guilt, nervousness, frustration

and fear. These emotions can cause hypertension and high blood

pressure which can lead to heart attack or stroke. Other

complications include ulcers, arthritis, asthma and kidney

disease.

Some therapists suggest that by using positive self-talk and

trying to restructure the WAY we look at events can offset the

physical and mental effects of dealing with negative or stressful

events in life.

Interestingly, people who tend to focus on themselves as the

controller of their fate – in fact ‘self-motivated’ – are more

likely to feel a sense of control when stressors affect them.

Instead of blaming something or someone else they have the

motivation to deal with a problem and look for a reasonable

solution. This positive behavior helps them to achieve goals and

find personal contentment.

Therapists try to teach patients how to emulate this positive

reaction to stress and use their motivation as a source of

empowerment. Learning to manage stress and using motivation to

set goals, work through a problem or fix it can in turn promote

better mental and physical health.

The information contained in this article is for educational purposes

only and is not intended to medically diagnose, treat or cure any

disease. Consult a health care practitioner before beginning any

health care program.


About the author:


Emily Clark is editor at Lifestyle Health News and Medical Health News
where you can find the most up-to-date advice and information on
many medical, health and lifestyle topics.

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