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self-motivation

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/sɛlfˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ · self-mo-ti-va-tion

The ability to motivate oneself without external encouragement.

Meanings

nounformal

The ability to motivate oneself without external encouragement.

بغیر کسی بیرونی حوصلہ افزائی کے اپنے آپ کو متحرک رکھنے کی صلاحیت۔

خود حوصلہ افزائی

khud hosla afzai

Synonyms

intrinsic motivationself-drivepersonal motivationاندرونی حوصلہخود کو مؤثر کرناذاتی حوصلہ

Antonyms

external motivationlack of motivationdemotivationبیرونی حوصلہ افزائیحوصلہ شکنیموٹیویشن کی کمی

Common Collocations

  • high self-motivation
  • self-motivation techniques
  • lack of self-motivation

Example Sentences

Self-motivation is essential for achieving personal goals.

خود حوصلہ افزائی ذاتی مقاصد کے حصول کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

khud hosla afzai zaati maqasid ke hasool ke liye zaroori hai.

She developed a strong sense of self-motivation during her studies.

اس نے اپنی تعلیم کے دوران خود حوصلہ افزائی کا مضبوط احساس ترقی دیا۔

us ne apni taleem ke doran khud hosla afzai ka mazboot ehsas taraqqi diya.

Self-motivation can lead to greater success in one's career.

خود حوصلہ افزائی کسی کی کیریئر میں بڑے کامیابی کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔

khud hosla afzai kisi ki career mein baray kamiyabi ki taraf le ja sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

motivation:Motivation refers to the general concept of what drives a person, while self-motivation specifically means this drive comes from within the individual.

Word Family

motivate
verbحوصلہ افزائی کرنا
motivated
adjectiveحوصلہ افزائی شدہ
motivation
nounحوصلہ افزائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Fight for your goals like a warrior.

Imagine a runner pushing through tiredness to reach the finish line.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان، لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔

Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere arman, lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of wishes, each so intense that they could take your breath away; many of my desires surfaced, yet still not enough.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کوشش کرنے والوں کی کبھی ہار نہیں ہوتی

Koshish karne walon ki kabhi haar nahi hoti

Those who strive never lose.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + motivation" — the act of motivating oneself

First known use: 20th century

The term emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in psychological and self-help contexts, reflecting an individual's internal drive to achieve goals.