The Psychology of Motivation: How to Stay Driven and Achieve Your Goals Introduction: Why Do We Struggle with Motivation? Have you ever set ambitious goals but struggled to stay motivated? You’re not alone. Studies show that 92% of people fail to achieve their New Year's resolutions ( University of Scranton, 2023 ). Motivation isn’t just about willpower—it’s about understanding how the brain works and using scientifically proven techniques to stay driven. In this blog, we’ll explore the psychology of motivation , common obstacles, and strategies to stay inspired. 1. The Science Behind Motivation Motivation is primarily driven by two types: 1. Intrinsic Motivation (Internal Drive) ✔ Comes from personal satisfaction and passion . ✔ Example: Learning a skill because you enjoy it. 🔹 A Harvard study found that people with intrinsic motivation are 30% more likely to sustain long-term success than those relying on external rewards. 2. Extrinsic Motivation (External Rewards)...
China's economy grew by 5.2 percent in 2023, hitting the government’s official target, but concerns about growth momentum remain amid a protracted property crisis, sluggish consumer and business confidence, and weak global growth. China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported a 5.2 percent growth in the final three months of 2023, compared with the same period last year. The bureau’s head, Kang Yi, emphasized the "hard-won" nature of the expansion and cautioned about a complex external environment and insufficient demand moving into 2024. After a 3 percent growth in 2022 due to prolonged COVID-19 regulations, China set a growth target of "around five percent" for 2023. However, the economy faced challenges from the ongoing property market crisis, attempts to rein in debts and speculation, record youth unemployment, and a global economic slowdown. Exports, historically a key growth lever, fell last year for the first time since 2016, according to customs agency ...