motivational techniques

Ways to inspire

Motivational techniques are methods used to encourage action, boost morale, or sustain effort toward a goal.

The phrase appears in business, education, sports, and self-help contexts: The coach employed various motivational techniques to get the team through the losing streak.

These range from incentive systems and goal-setting to pep talks and visualization exercises.

Related

gamification · self-affirmation · resilience-building · reward systems · visualization · daily affirmations · time management · vision boards · mentorship · mindfulness · task prioritization · comfort zone · incentive programs · small wins · stress management · role modeling · emotional intelligence · accountability partner

Opposites
approach to influencing behavior

motivational techniquescoercion

Pressured compliance through threats

threats · intimidation · fear tactics · compulsion · force

effect on the individual

motivational techniquesdemotivation

Loss of drive

discouragement · demoralization · spirit-crushing · humiliation · public shaming

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Rated G