"Motivation Mix"

Research in psychology highlights that having strong intrinsic motivation for school, work, or an exercise class helps maintain long-term engagement. Daily actions, however, are often a mix of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. For instance, studying for a history exam may be driven by curiosity (intrinsic) about ancient Egypt, but external factors like aiming for a good grade or family expectations (extrinsic) can also influence motivation.