The psychology of self-motivation | Scott Geller | TEDxVirginiaTech
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Published 2013-12-05
Scott Geller is Alumni Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech and Director of the Center for Applied Behavior Systems in the Department of Psychology. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Association for Psychological Science, and the World Academy of Productivity and Quality. He has written numerous articles and books, including When No One's Watching: Living and Leading Self-motivation. Scott will examine how we can become self-motivated in "The Psychology of Self-Motivation."
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All Comments (21)
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plot twist: looking up motivational videos is technically procrastinating
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I am usually a motivated person, its the people and society around me that dehumanizes and demotivates me.
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I’ve noticed “procrastination” comments. These videos are for the functional procrastinator who is actually trying to be better.
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Not procrastinating, just depressed that i'm doing nothing with my life.
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-Conclusion: 3 questions-> Can I do it? (training) will it work? (Education) is it worth it? (motivation) the answer is yes = you are empowered Avoiding failure or seeking success (requirement or opportunity) . How to empower others? 1-give them the perception of competence. 2-consequences drive us. 3-perceive choice. 4-it's community we need each other.
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"Whenever you get overwhelmed, break it down." Thank you!
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Here because I cannot physically bring myself to study for my online classes.
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Summary: Can you do it? Do you believe it will work? Is it worth it? Feedback Perceive Choice Break things down It’s how you see it Mindfulness Community
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Holy shit, that man is an amazing speaker...
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Competence Consequence Choice Community
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"You are one decision away from a totally different life" 🙏
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its so hard to implement any of this advice when you're going through depression, isolation from fam/friends, and you just feel like you've lost you ability to learn and be successful
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I needed this video. I've been waking up every morning feeling terrified of the tasks that lay ahead of me. I'm 29 and in the second year of my masters degree. I woke up terrified because I felt I had little competence, little faith in positive consequences. I wasn't sure if what I was going to do was going to be worth it AND I felt that I was doing it all alone. It's no wonder I woke up scared! This talk taught me what I needed to feel self-motivated! If I don't have the competence I need to seem help and resources to help me learn. I can find faith in positive consequences AND rediscover my own reasons (why doing this is going to be WORTH it). And this morning, I already realized that I felt so much better when I acknowledged that it's not just me on my own doing this. I am surrounded by peers and teachers in every part of my life and I need to ask them to help me to achieve the outcomes by supporting and teaching me). This knowledge changes the way I experience my degree. I so desperately needed this. With this wisdom, I can wake up tomorrow not scared and anxious but confident and excited! Thank-you!
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I smiled when he said online training. Who’s watching this in lockdown?
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In tears, because this helped me understand why I haven't been able to be my studious self since I was 17, I've had this horrible negative reinforcement that was instilled on me by a chemistry professor who was ruthless and cared little for students. The events that occurred after this class this situation only repeated itself through my young adulthood. Yet in different forms to a point, it became physically and mentally distressing. It's hard for me to sit alone in my room with my laptop and a long list of assignments. It never fails, the overwhelming feeling that I'm wasting my time because somehow my efforts are futile. Now I know more truth about what happened to me and how I can become me again. Thank you for this message
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Watching this since I'm low on motivation and self esteem because of pandemic🥺
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Quick summary: 3 Questions: Do you believe you can do it? (have the time, knowledge and training) Will it work? (takes education - why this might work) Is it worth it? (motivation) If yes to all three, you feel competent. (training vs education: training involves feedback) Choice - be mindful: be a success seeker rather than failure avoider, i.e. see things as opportunities rather than requirements Community - support, have each other's back; cookie story :)
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I guess that's the issue then. Nothing feels like it's worth the effort because my perspective on life is so pessimistic. The want doesn't outweigh the effort.
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1AM Me: is supposed to be studying 50 pages Me: procrastinates My brain: let's spend some more time watching a video on motivation to study efficiently, that makes sense!
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One key factor in self-motivation is the belief in one's own abilities, also known as self-efficacy. People who have high self-efficacy tend to be more motivated to achieve their goals, as they have confidence in their ability to succeed. In contrast, those with low self-efficacy may be less likely to pursue challenging goals, as they believe they lack the necessary skills or resources. Another important factor is the value we place on our goals. When we perceive a goal as being personally meaningful or important, we are more likely to be motivated to pursue it. In contrast, goals that are seen as irrelevant or unimportant may not elicit the same level of motivation. The environment in which we work or study also plays a role in self-motivation. People are more likely to be motivated when they feel supported and valued by others, such as peers, mentors, or supervisors. On the other hand, a negative or unsupportive environment can undermine motivation and lead to burnout. Finally, intrinsic motivation - the drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, rather than for external rewards or pressures - is a powerful force in self-motivation. When we are intrinsically motivated, we are more likely to persist in our efforts and feel a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction in the process.
