TASTY TREATS TO KEEP YOU GOING EVERY DAY

Ever feel like you’ve got zero motivation? You’re dragging yourself through gym sessions, putting off your workouts till tomorrow, or doing your homework last minute? We’ve all been there – it’s completely normal. But don’t worry, you can usually find and boost your motivation pretty easily. Psychology identifies two types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic.Extrinsic motivation comes from external factors, like rewards, recognition – or even negative drivers like fear of failure or embarrassment. Intrinsic motivation, on the other hand, comes from within. So, if you’re struggling to find your motivation, you have two options: get a push from the outside or find the drive within yourself!

The most classic form of extrinsic motivation is reward – things like recognition, praise, or even a pay cheque at work. In short: knowing there’s something to gain from our efforts helps keep us motivated. It can be as simple as treating yourself to a snack, buying that book you’ve been eyeing up after finishing the laundry, or earning medals in a video game.But here’s the catch: if you rely only on external motivation, you risk losing it whenever there’s no immediate reward.That’s where intrinsic motivation kicks in. This comes from a sense of fulfilment – the joy of doing something for the sake of it, learning something new, or just feeling good when you achieve a goal. Unlike extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation isn’t just about the outcome – it thrives on all the positive moments during the process.

Want to increase your motivation? There are many ways to do it, but a combination of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation works best. Extrinsic motivators can be little rewards, like our Minis, Energy Gums*, or stationery for school – or bigger treats like a gaming session after an hour of studying or a massage after work.Intrinsic motivation, however, comes from within – and this is where the flow principle comes in. We often lose motivation when something is either too easy or too difficult. The solution? Adjust the challenge level! If a task is too easy, add some difficulty to make it engaging. If it’s too hard, break it down into manageable steps.For example, writing tables in your sleep? Set a strict time limit to make it more exciting. Running in the freezing cold with an overly ambitious route? Lower the difficulty by choosing an easier path or splitting it into stages (like checkpoint goals).Want to stay motivated? Make sure your tasks are challenging enough without being overwhelming. We can’t always control this, but we can train our brains to associate completing tasks with satisfaction. Over time, even tough or boring tasks will feel more enjoyable and easier to complete. The key is learning to see the journey as the goal – and tackling challenges with curiosity and fun!