self-motivation

[ self-moh-tuh-vey-shuhn ]

noun

1. initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without another's prodding or supervision.

Other Words From

• self-moti·vated adjective

Example Sentences

“You think about this job and what’s required in this job, and one of the things that’s required is self-motivation, as well as the ability to motivate other people. Another thing that’s required is having a clear head,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Barriers to communication, lack of mentoring for staff, problems building a work culture, and difficulties with self-motivation were all cited.

From BBC

Challenges related to communications, coordination and self-motivation may be factors in the decline.

From Los Angeles Times

Given the short-handed state of the team’s pitching staff, Sheehan might have the chance to stick around for a while, his maturation having stayed ahead of the curve ever since that summer he looked in the mirror, found renewed self-motivation and went about the process of reinventing his game.

From Los Angeles Times

She came to realize that her goal of developing trust, mutual respect, self-discipline and self-motivation in her children would be achieved not by yelling and screaming, but by more effective communication.

From Washington Post