Motivated describes someone who is eager and willing to work toward a goal. It can also describe actions that are driven by a particular reason or emotion.
Past participle of *motivate*, built from *motive* + *-ate*. The adjective use developed to describe a person whose actions are strongly influenced by clear motives.
When people say “I’m not motivated,” they often mean they don’t see a strong enough reason or reward. Motivation isn’t a personality trait you either have or don’t; it’s a changing state created by your environment, your goals, and your beliefs. That means you can design motivation instead of waiting for it.
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