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Inner motivation
Explore what makes an activity worth the effort for you.
30 questions · About 8 minutes
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WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER
A closer look at your patterns.
- Explore what makes an activity worth the effort for you.
- Compare achievement, autonomy, belonging, meaning, security and influence.
- Consider how to make your everyday commitments more motivating.
Your full reading explores strengths, areas that may take more effort, and practical directions to try. How these fit your life is something to reflect on, not a verdict about you.
Areas you will explore
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A different way to reflect.
This test is set in an engine room. You are the mechanic of your own engine: you start it, run it at full power, watch it overheat and then retune it. The engine is a metaphor: the fuel, the tanks and the warning lights stand for the motives that actually move you.
Answer at your own pace. You can return to earlier questions before saving your reading.
A few questions to sit with
Examples from this test. Your answers are not collected here.
Which prize is closest to the one that pulls you?
I work best when
THE IDEAS BEHIND IT
Informed by research. Made for reflection.
Self-determination theory (autonomy, competence, relatedness), McClelland motives, meaning and security.
These are original questions informed by these models, not the original validated questionnaires. The reading does not provide a clinical assessment or population percentile.
Experiences with Inner motivation
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What will I receive?
After your first test, you can see a free reading preview. A paid unlock gives access to the full reading. Each test can be completed once. Existing access stays available in your profile.
How long does it take?
There are 30 questions. Allow about 8 minutes; your pace may vary. There is no question timer.
Are there right answers?
There are no right or wrong answers. Choose what best reflects your experience, rather than what seems desirable.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. This is a self-reflection tool. It does not replace professional advice, assessment or treatment.
Do I need an account to begin?
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Can I retake a test?
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