How can I become self-motivated?

How can I become self-motivated? I love this TED talk by Scott Geller, in which he discusses how empowerment allows us to be self-motivated. To feel empowered, Scott suggests we ask three questions:

Can you do it?

Will it work?

Is it worth it?

If we answer yes to all three, we feel competent, which increases our self-motivation.

We are controlled by consequences, but if we work towards pleasant consequences rather than to avoid aversive consequences then it increases our motivation.

In addition, if we feel we have a choice, a sense of autonomy, we feel more self-motivated,

Lastly, if we have a sense of connection, we feel happier and more motivated.

Project 365

I set up this website after deciding that I want to build a more creative life for myself, so I can give up my job and be in control of my own destiny.

I have set myself a goal of publishing an article on my website every day this year, to document my journey from employment to self-employment.

The name I chose was Project 365 because I see this as a year that I have dedicated to learning and self-development, as I countdown to freedom. It started on 1st January 2021, so I have 250 days to go!