But I don't want to..! (How to increase motivation for singing practice)

In episode eight of The Singer's Guide Podcast, host Tessa discusses motivation, and how to motivate yourself to practice singing when it's lacking.   Tessa explains the concepts of internal (intrinsic) and external (extrinsic) motivation and shares strategies to harness both types.   She emphasises the importance of avoiding negative motivators and suggests setting deadlines, creating accountability, and using rewards as effective external motivators.   Additionally, she discusses the benefits of novelty and curiosity in enhancing internal motivation.   Tessa also highlights the value of documenting progress and incorporating varied practice activities, including enjoyable forms like singing in a choir or taking breaks.   The episode underscores the significance of self-compassion and offers practical tools like the Singer's Practice Hub to help maintain motivation.   00:00 Introduction  01:10 Understanding Motivation 02:32 Types of Motivation: Internal vs External 04:41 External Motivators: Deadlines and Rewards 08:56 Boosting Internal Motivation 12:36 Alternative Practice Methods 15:20 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   ---- 🤫 THE QUIET PRACTICE TOOLKIT: 3 step-by-step exercises to improve your singing without making a sound https://subscribepage.io/quiet-practice-toolkit ---- 🤩 Tap here to learn more about the Singer's Practice Hub: www.singerspracticehub.com 🥳 Tap here to work with Tessa: www.thesingersguide.com   🎵 Music by Tessa Smith  🎙 Hosted by Tessa Smith, creator of The Self-Validated Voice and The Singer's Practice Hub.