Conation

/koʊˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The aspect of human psychology concerned with striving, willing, and doing; the tendency to strive toward a goal or take action.

Etymology

From Latin conari meaning 'to attempt' or 'to strive,' with the suffix -tion forming a noun. This philosophical term emphasizes the will and effort dimension of human consciousness.

Kelly Says

Conation is the psychological hidden superpower—while everyone studies cognition (thinking) and emotion (feeling), conation (willing and striving) is what actually makes people accomplish things, yet it's barely taught!

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