motivators
Reasons to act
Motivators are the things that drive people to act—incentives, reasons, or forces that prompt behavior.
The term appears often in business and psychology contexts: Money isn't the only motivator; recognition matters too.
A person who motivates others can also be called a motivator: She's a great motivator who brings out the best in her team.
Reward beyond expectation
- rewardPayment for service
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- perkEmployment bonus
- benefitAdvantage or gain
commission · profit · payoff · carrot · enticement · prize · recognition · promotion
Strong desire for achievement
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
- goalDesired end result
- advancementForward movement or promotion
progress · career · climbing · ladder · striving · pinnacle · summit · promotion
Intense eager enjoyment
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
- ardorIntense emotional warmth
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
fire · excitement · eagerness · intensity · love · energy · spirit · heart
Firmness of purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
endurance · perseverance · fortitude · steadfastness · commitment · discipline · willpower · dedication
Independent decision-making capacity
- agencyPower to act
- self-efficacyBelief in one's capabilities
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- independenceFreedom from external control
self-determination · self-reliance · enablement · liberation · authority · control · voice · ownership
Think deeply about
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- revelationSurprising disclosed truth
insight · vision · role model · mentor · hero · story · quote · speech
bonus
Reward beyond expectation
- rewardPayment for service
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- perkEmployment bonus
benefit · commission · profit · payoff · carrot · enticement · prize · recognition · promotion · raise
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
- goalDesired end result
advancement · progress · career · climbing · ladder · striving · pinnacle · summit · promotion · recognition
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
devotion · fire · excitement · eagerness · intensity · love · energy · spirit · heart · conviction
determination
Firmness of purpose
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
resilience · endurance · perseverance · fortitude · steadfastness · commitment · discipline · willpower · dedication · stamina
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- agencyPower to act
- self-efficacyBelief in one's capabilities
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
independence · self-determination · self-reliance · enablement · liberation · authority · control · voice · ownership · capability
muse
Think deeply about
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- breakthroughSudden important advance
revelation · insight · vision · role model · mentor · hero · story · quote · speech · example
- motivationdrive, inspire, encouragement, determination, ambition
- inspirationinspiration, muse, affirmations, inspirational quotes, devotionals
- supportersfan, patron, supporters, backers, backer
- wake-up thingsalarm clocks, roosters, coffee, espresso, caffeine
- political organizerscommunity organizers, grassroots leaders, mobilizers, canvassers, volunteer coordinators
- stimulantscaffeine, amphetamine, amphetamines, methamphetamine, cocaine
motivatorsdeterrents
Things discouraging certain actions
demotivators · disincentives · discouragers · inhibitors · dissuaders
motivatorsdemotivators
Things that reduce motivation
demoralizers · discouragers · buzzkills · depressants · downers