Do you know the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? The main points between the two sources of motivation really boils down to where your motivation is coming from. Intrinsic motivation is when the control comes from within and extrinsic is when the motivation is external to yourself. Studies would suggest that intrinsic motivation has a lot more follow through associated with it but it can be hard to come by if you are attempting to do something that you are not passionate about. This article will focus on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how you can utilize them for your benefit.

How Does Intrinsic Motivation Work
It would be nice to be able to draw on intrinsic motivation emotion on a daily basis. However, the fact remains that this is often not possible. This isn’t of greatest concern to a lot of people. The truth of the matter is that there is no reason to be concerned over the lack of intrinsic motivation. A decrease in personal intrinsic motivation is something to look out for. It’s not that big of a deal because activating it is relatively simple if you know the steps.
 
Creating Intrinsic Drive
We all suffer at times from a lack of intrinsic motivational drive. That being the case all one needs to do is simply take the steps necessary to activate one’s own intrinsic motivation. Just like any undertaking of worth there will be some effort required. The amount of effort required to get back on track is a small amount compared to it’s alternative. Changing ones habitual ways of observing or acting is usually all that is needed.

It’s been commonly to referred to in motivational literature but it takes 21 days to form a new habit. This being the case then you should commit to spending three weeks of your life to cultivating the new habit of intrinsic motivation. If you make this commitment then you will be giving yourself the best gift possible. Your paradigm will determine if this idea works for you or doesn’t.

In Summary
This article has attempted to give a simple explanation on how intrinsic motivation works in practice. Now that you know this information what will you choose to do with it? Just make the choice to get started on your chosen goal and you will learn for yourself the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.