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$ full representation of humanity suggests that the human species are curious, vital, self-motivated and inspired by their strive for knowledge. +owever, it also appears that the human spirit can be diminished and that sometimes individuals reMect growth and responsibility.

The positive process of motivation basically concerns energy, direction, persistence and equifinality. Motivation is highly valued because of its consequences it may produce and mobilise others to act as teachers, managers, health care providers, religious leaders and coaches.

3eople can be motivated because they value an activity or because there is external coercion. )rom birth children are active, inquisitive, curious and playful even in the absence of specific rewards, which means they are self-motivated.

One of the best reasons to be self-motivated is so that you don’t need to depend on others.

Self-motivation is an important factor in an individual’s life, especially in this day and age when faced with so many challenges and the theory of, µsurvival of the fittest’. Self-motivation works like a confidence enhancer and thus reinforces enthusiasm and provides energy for work. ,t nurtures the desire to do something in life.

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