self-motivation

American  

[self-moh-tuh-vey-shuhn] / ˈsɛlfˌmoʊ təˈveɪ ʃən /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• self-motivated adjective

Example Sentences

As a teenager he was, in Mr. Greiving’s words, “a virtuoso of self-motivation,” eager to amass skill, knowledge and experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I remember the sense of joy and freedom as a young girl making music,” she says, “I had no bills, nothing on the line if I failed, so to speak. If I didn’t get a record deal, my life would go on. I don’t know quite where that self-motivation came from.”

From Los Angeles Times

“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