Title: How to Motivate Yourself and Theories of Motivation | Cleverism
Headings: How to Motivate Yourself and Theories of Motivation
How to Motivate Yourself and Theories of Motivation
INTRODUCTION
What is Motivation?
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation
Components of Motivation
Motivation and Morale: How Is Motivation Different from Morale?
The Importance of Motivation
THEORIES OF MOTIVATION
Instincts – Evolutionary Theory of Motivation
Drive-Reduction Theory of Motivation
Temporal Motivation Theory (TMT)
Arousal Theory of Motivation
Incentive Theory of Motivation and Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Drives and Needs – Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF
The Scientific Ways of Motivation

Content: Temporal Motivation Theory (TMT)
Temporal motivation theory studies the impact of time (especially deadlines) on our motivation levels. This theory suggests that the more a job is near its deadline, the more its perceived importance increases. In other words, time plays a crucial role in motivating people to do certain jobs. Other important elements of this theory are procrastination and goal-setting. TMT was developed by Piers Steel and Cornelius J. König. A mathematical representation of the theory is as follows: Motivation = (Expectancy x Value) / (1 + Impulsiveness x Delay)
Here, motivation is the desire for a favorable outcome, expectancy is the probability of success, value is the expected reward, impulsiveness is the individual’s reaction to delay, and delay is the time taken for realization of the goal. Arousal Theory of Motivation
The arousal theory is an extension of the drive-reduction theory of motivation. This theory champions the motivational effect of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the human psyche. According to the arousal theory, the human psyche is reward-sensitive, and an individual gets motivated to carry out any activity that optimizes their level of arousal.