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We don't have to hit rock bottom, we're allowed to want something different and we can CHOOSE to improve our lives from this point onwards.
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Hello, darling heart, and welcome to the drink less, live better podcast.
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This is the podcast that helps you to see that drinking less doesn't need to be stressful, lonely, or boring.
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I'm your host, Sarah Williamson, and I decided to have a year alcohol free as a little life experiment and haven't looked back.
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With my experience and training, I now help other people with their alcohol free or drink less adventures.
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You can find out more and sign up to my 5 day drink less challenge at drink less live better dot com.
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I'm here to tell you that you can relax, connect, and have fun without alcohol in your life.
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Join me here each week to find out how.
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I've been thinking a lot about my need for external validation and whether or not that serves me well.
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I've been an avid student and learner over the last 10 years.
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I followed people who have inspired me, read books, attended courses, gained qualifications, and more.
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I love a certificate, a medal, a reward. I love finishing a project.
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However, as soon as the task is completed or the badge collected, I hardly take a second to appreciate it. I'm on to the next thing. Today, I reflect.
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We've been considering the extrinsic motivators for me. Number 1, grades and academic achievements.
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In educational settings, grades and academic achievements act as extrinsic motivators.
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We work hard to earn our qualifications and prove our worth.
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Is it to other people or to ourselves? Number 2, recognition and awards.
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Public recognition, awards, or certificates do motivate people.
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The acknowledgment of achievements can be a powerful external motivator for some people.
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I won a coaching award earlier on this year, and I haven't actually told anyone about it until this very second right now. Number 3, financial rewards. Money is a common extrinsic motivator.
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Salary, bonuses, and other financial incentives drive individuals to work harder or achieve specific goals. Number 4, promotions and career advancement.
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The prospect of career advancement or climbing the corporate ladder serves as a strong extrinsic motivator in the workplace.
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Individuals often strive to achieve success. 4, the associated professional benefits that come with it.
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Number 5, competition, external competition, whether in sports, business, or any other area of your life, can motivate people to improve their performance.
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The desire to outperform others and win competitions is always a strong one.
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I came round to thinking of intrinsic motivation. Number 1, passion for the activity.
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When an individual has a genuine interest or passion for a particular activity, they are intrinsically motivated to engage in it.
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The joy and satisfaction comes from the activity itself. Number 2, sense of achievement.
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Intrinsic motivation can stem from a personal sense of accomplishment and achievement.
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The feeling of mastering a skill or completing a challenging task can be a powerful internal motivator. Number 3, curiosity and learning.
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Intrinsic motivation often arises from a natural curiosity and the desire to learn.
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The process of actually gaining knowledge and understanding can be inherently rewarding. Number 4, autonomy and control.
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Having a sense of control and autonomy over one's actions can be so motivating.
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When individuals feel they have the freedom to make choices and decisions, it enhances their motivation.
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This has been me in working for myself. Number 5, personal growth and development.
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The pursuit of personal growth, self development, and and self improvement can be intrinsically motivating.
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People may engage in activities that contribute to their own growth and well-being because of the actual satisfaction it brings.
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When I think of external motivation, I think of being held accountable.
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I think of a boss, a mentor, a teacher, a coach asking me how I am getting on with a particular activity.
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I feel like the tasks are things I should be doing.
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I need to make time for the tasks.
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I might be completing the tasks for perhaps their benefit rather than mine.
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When I consider internal motivation, I think of holding myself accountable.
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I know I can easily find the happy, easy, joyful flow in my work.
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I don't struggle to find the time for it.
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I complete the task or the activity because I actually really want to. Have a think today.
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What are your external or extrinsic motivators and what are your internal or intrinsic motivators?
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Does it help you to split them out into this way of thinking?
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If you know me, you won't be surprised at all to hear I've drawn a line down the middle of a page of my notebook and added
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2 columns internal and external and I've made myself 2 lovely lists.
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Thank you so much for listening to the podcast today.
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Check out the show notes on this or any other episode.
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You'll see the link to a hidden podcast episode to help you with your 5 PM cravings, and you'll be able to read all about my one to one coaching program.
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Please follow me on Instagram for more ideas about alcohol free living, And, PS, I believe in you.
