The Self-Determination Theory: Can It Help Improve Your Life?

If you struggle with motivation, you aren’t alone.
Many of us can attest to moments in our lives when we’ve lacked the sufficient motivation to do something — whether that meant we left the dishes until the next morning or we failed to study adequately for that important test. We’ve all been there!
Yet, motivation is the basis behind many of our behaviors.
And understanding these motivations can help set you up for success, as well as enhance your overall well-being. In fact, the self-determination theory of motivation lays this all out in a really easy and simple way to understand.
So, what is the self-determination theory? How can you use it to better your life?