Breaking Free From Negative Motivation: Cultivating A Positive Approach - by Kiran Patel

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Breaking Free From Negative Motivation: Cultivating A Positive Approach

With Kiran Patel

We all need motivation to move us towards our goals, but often we are using negative drivers to pursue our aims. In this course, we take a look at the origins of your motivation and seek out ways to make them positive so the path to pursuing them is both more enjoyable and sustainable.

FearHappinessMotivationConsciousnessStress & AnxietyHealth & HappinessPerformanceSpirituality

Meet your Teacher

Kiran Patel
Birmingham, UK

Kiran is an artist, writer and creative mentor working under the name of Illustrating Rain. Both through her art and writing she investigates the relationship between the inner and outer worlds. She is inspired by the connection between the patterns and cycles found in nature and within the human mind. She is the author of the book The Creative Unlearning which has an accompanying podcast.

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3 Days

191 students

4.9 stars

10 min / day

Fear

English

Lesson 1

Understanding The Roots Of Motivation: Positive Vs Negative Forces

We are not always aware of what is driving our motivation. In this lesson, we take a look at all the ways you may be choosing a negative driver for your goals how this may materialize, how it feels, and what you can do about it.

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Lesson 2

The Impact Of Motivation On Efforts And Emotions

We can decipher the origins of our motivations by the way that we talk to ourselves and the way we feel on our journeys to achieving our goals. In this lesson, we explore the impact of negative self-talk and the ways it can sabotage our efforts.

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Lesson 3

Cultivating Positive Motivation

In this lesson, we explore the ways we can truly benefit from having positive motivations. Not only do we have a more enjoyable journey to our goals but it is also more sustainable and constructive. We take a look at actions we can take to implement a more positive approach.

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4.9 (22)

Recent Reviews

Karen

October 8, 2025

Another great course 👍

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