Motivation

1)  www.psychiatrycpd.co.uk/default.aspx?page=27375
In this podcast, Dr Raj Persaud talks to Professor Adrian Furnham about motivation (and demotivation) at work, exploring intrinsic motivation as well as links between money and happiness.

2)  www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0005t4x
This podcast from the Cheltenham Science Festival explores the psychology of motivation and procrastination- can will power end procrastination?

3)  digest.bps.org.uk/2015/10/12/our-shifting-motivations-the-inherent-pleasure-of-a-task-is-more-important-to-us-once-we-get-started/
Fascinating research into an experience we may all find familiar; enjoying an activity only when we are in the midst of doing it.

4)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DOKZzbuJQA
This full length documentary features original interviews with Abraham Maslow on needs and self-actualisation in relation to motivation.

5)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcLKlPTG97k
This video summarises the concepts of self-efficacy and locus of control in relation to motivation.

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