motivational
Meant to encourage
Motivational describes something intended to inspire enthusiasm, determination, or action.
A motivational speaker aims to energize an audience.
Motivational posters offer uplifting messages, though the genre has become a target of parody.
The word often carries a faint whiff of self-help culture: He's really into motivational podcasts.
Emotionally encouraging
- rousingExciting strong feeling
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- stirringArousing strong emotion
energizing · empowering · heartening · stimulating · transformative · awakening · igniting · kindling
Firmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
discipline · commitment · dedication · resilience · persistence · fortitude · stamina · vigor
One who instructs
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
- guruRevered authority figure
- keynoteCentral theme or speech
- seminarGroup discussion for learning
workshop · self-help · leadership · podcast · affirmations · mantra · quotes · rally
Establishing intended outcomes
- dreamSleeping mind's narrative
- visionAbility to see
- purposeReason something exists
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
success · ambition · striving · pursuit · milestones · objectives · potential · growth
Self-assurance or trust
- self-efficacyBelief in one's capabilities
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- agencyPower to act
- self-determinationControl over one's fate
self-reliance · independence · liberation · capability · strength · courage · self-belief · ownership
Offering help and reassurance
- affirmingDeclaring something true
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
- optimisticExpecting positive results
positive · cheerful · constructive · heartening · praise · complimentary · bolstering · morale-boosting
uplifting
Emotionally encouraging
- rousingExciting strong feeling
- galvanizingSpurring into sudden action
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
stirring · energizing · empowering · heartening · stimulating · transformative · awakening · igniting · kindling · moving
determination
Firmness of purpose
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
willpower · discipline · commitment · dedication · resilience · persistence · fortitude · stamina · vigor · zeal
coach
One who instructs
seminar · workshop · self-help · leadership · podcast · affirmations · mantra · quotes · rally · audience
goal-setting
Establishing intended outcomes
achievement · success · ambition · striving · pursuit · milestones · objectives · potential · growth · self-improvement
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- self-efficacyBelief in one's capabilities
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- agencyPower to act
self-determination · self-reliance · independence · liberation · capability · strength · courage · self-belief · ownership · accountability
supportive
Offering help and reassurance
- affirmingDeclaring something true
- reassuringRestoring calm or confidence
- hopefulFeeling positive expectation
optimistic · positive · cheerful · constructive · heartening · praise · complimentary · bolstering · morale-boosting · validating
- speaking stylesarticulate, blunt, candid, conversational, casual
- interviewsjob interview, interviewer, panel interview, interviewee, group interview
- viral content traitsviral, trending, meme, clickable, shareable
motivationaldemotivating
Reducing willingness to try
demoralizing · discouraging · demotivational · dispiriting · demoralising
motivationalunstimulating
Lacking power to engage
uninspiring · unengaging · flat · lifeless · dull
- motivational speakerOne who delivers uplifting addresses
- motivational quotesEncouraging phrases for drive
- motivational speechesAddresses meant to inspire
- motivational speechAddress meant to inspire
- motivational posterFramed workplace encouragement art
- motivational speakingDelivering speeches that encourage