MOTIVATION

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What comes to your mind when you hear the word "MOTIVATION"? Let me start by saying that "there's no one who could do something on his or her own without being motivated"
At least something would prompt you to doing something you had wanted to do or perhaps it's something that drives you to do that thing in particular. What then is motivation?

According to my own definition, motivation means something that pushes you to do something instantly without something disturbing you. If you aren't motivated to do something, you won't even think of doing it. When you are being motivated, you will go any length to make it done. Motivation is just like an engine inside a car. A car can never start if there is no engine in the car but immediately you put an engine into the car, it will start immediately. This is just how motivation is. Motivation is a drive to something.

After finishing my Secondary School, I started behaving rudely at home, trying to become a tout until I was taken to another city to live with my Aunt. My first week staying with her gave me inspiration and I was motivated- like, I was pushed to become somebody responsible. She used to take me to her church every Sunday, seeing different children of my age and those younger to me, going to the University while I was not serious with myself. Most times, when they talk in Church, I feel ashamed of myself because I can't even be proud to talk nor defend myself anywhere. I felt embarassed and with the advice I got from my Aunt, I was motivated to take my academic serious. The popular and famous University in Ibadan was very close to our house, and this drives me to work hard so I can also get into the University.

No matter who you are or whatever you are procrastinating, when you see something to drive you, there will be a change in it.

Another thing that motivated me was an experience I got when I got admitted to the college of education. I packed into the hostel this fateful day, and a guy came to meet me and said something I will never forget in my life. He said "You are welcome to our villa. In this hostel, we read every night" No one ever forces me to read on my own, even my Parents then. I only skim through my books when it's examination time. This is why I always fail and bring home bad results.
The first night I saw all students outside reading, no one reminded me again to come out, because I met all students in the compound. From that day, I was motivated to read especially at night and odd hour. This was when I understood my reading plan and what works best for me.

One of the sources of my motivation is LIGHT
We all know how light brings happiness instead of darkness. When there is light, everywhere looks lively and beautiful and this is something that motivates me most to do something. Most times in the darkness, you can never force me to do something but once there is light, that kind of motivation will come naturally from within and I get passionate into what I needed to do.

Another source of motivation to me is BOOKS
This is why I love reading books because I believe book is a world on its own. You understand many things when you read different books by great Authors. Whenever I read inspirational books, I get motivated.

MUSIC IS ALSO MY MOTIVATION
There are some lyrics you listen to that motivates you to do something. When you are not in the mood to do something you need to do, then try listen to good musics with reasonable lyrics to drive you into doing what you intended to do. Also listening to Podcasts is very great to motivate you.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MOTIVATION

Motivation is having the endurance to keep going when everyone is quiting.

Motivation is goals you need to achieve when you do not have the energy to move on.

Motivation is challenging yourself even when you think you can't do it.
It is a challenge you should take and start your journey.

Motivation is determination. I wouldn't have embark on this journey of continuing my education if not that I was determined.

When you are motivated, you will pass through trials and circumstances and even confront them just because you have been motivated to move further.

Even when you are thinking of what people are saying or not believing in you, the motivation to continue (Courage) should ginger you and ignore whatever they say to you.

Thanks for reading. Happy New Month