Building Intrinsic Motivation

 The world has changed dramatically over the decade. Flexible working has been introduced along with the rapid rise of social networks. This means finding the motivation to stay productive is more important than ever. This podcast breaks down the fundamentals of motivation, and how to stay productive.

 On a personal level, when I’m working on a boring, difficult or tedious task, I find that understanding how the brain’s thought process is linked to motivation helps me peace together why procrastination or negative thoughts exist.

 I’d love to hear from you. Please send me your comments or questions to pamelabennetthr@gmail.com or you can find me on LinkedIn under Pamela Bennett.

Music by Wavecont, https://www.wavecont.com/free-download. YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/Wavecont

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