“Having a sense of purpose like this is “the long-term, number one motivator in life,” said William Damon, author of The Path to Purpose. To have purpose is to be engaged in something larger than the self, he said; it’s often sparked by the observation that something’s missing in the world that you might provide. It’s also a mindset that many teenagers appear to lack, according to research Damon carried out at the Stanford Center on Adolescence: About 20 percent of high school kids report being purposeful and dedicated to something besides themselves. The majority are either adrift, frenetic with work but purposeless, or full of big dreams but lacking a deliberate plan.”
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Mel Riddile,
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Stephania Savva, Ph.D
This article is a good read if you need self-motivation. This breaks down helpful tips if you want to set yourself in a good mindset. Being successful begins with a positive and healthy mind. Self-motivation should be equivalent to drinking water. In order to stay hydrated you must drink lots of water, if you go without you body begins to shut down.