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Based on self-determination theory, our highest forms of motivation involve one of three types of intrinsic motivators:
<ul>
<li>Inherently enjoyable</li>
<li>Connected to the individual’s values (integrated with what the person cares about most)</li>
<li>Personally meaningful or important (the person identifies with the goal)&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Coaching to tap into intrinsic motivation
Interests
<ul>
<li>What are you the most interested in?</li>
<li>What interests you about pursuing this goal?</li>
<li>What do you want to learn about the most?</li>
<li>What do you hope to learn in the process?</li>
</ul>
Enjoyment
<ul>
<li>What types of things do you enjoy doing the most?</li>
<li>What activities would you engage in just because you want to, even if no one ever knew?</li>
<li>What brings you joy?&nbsp;</li>
<li>When are you the happiest?</li>
</ul>
Values
<ul>
<li>How do you want to live your life?</li>
<li>What matters most about working toward this?</li>
<li>What's most important for you to demonstrate here?</li>
</ul>
Personal Importance
<ul>
<li>How does this relate to who you want to be in the world?</li>
<li>What would it mean for you to achieve this?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Based on self-determination theory, our highest forms of motivation involve one of three types of intrinsic motivators:

 * Inherently enjoyable
 * Connected to the individual’s values (integrated with what the person cares about most)
 * Personally meaningful or important (the person identifies with the goal) 

Coaching to tap into intrinsic motivation

Interests

 * What are you the most interested in?
 * What interests you about pursuing this goal?
 * What do you want to learn about the most?
 * What do you hope to learn in the process?

Enjoyment

 * What types of things do you enjoy doing the most?
 * What activities would you engage in just because you want to, even if no one ever knew?
 * What brings you joy? 
 * When are you the happiest?

Values

 * How do you want to live your life?
 * What matters most about working toward this?
 * What's most important for you to demonstrate here?

Personal Importance

 * How does this relate to who you want to be in the world?
 * What would it mean for you to achieve this? 

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation Overview (Coach Guide)