Strategies for Increasing Motivation

1. Use Rewards Strategically:

While rewards can be a motivating factor, research suggests using them judiciously to avoid hindering intrinsic motivation. Rewarding people for activities they already enjoy might decrease their future motivation due to the overjustification effect, where external rewards overshadow the inherent pleasure derived from the activity. Use rewards strategically for unenjoyable tasks, but not for activities that people naturally enjoy.