Q: What do you do when you aren't motivated to do something?
A: Write down why you want to complete this tasks, create neural pathways to override the unmotivated part of you. 
Set a timer for 15 minutes with no distractions and begin to complete your task.
Q: Are there exercises to maintain motivation?
A: Reread your goals, write in a journal, repeat mantras, put motivational sticky notes on your mirror.
Q: Is there different types of motivation?
A: Yes, there is task motivation and general motivation. You can be motivated for bringing home good grades because you are pressured from your parents, although you may not be motivated to pick up your room. 
Q: Does motivation impact quality of work?
A: Of course, if you are not working hard on something because you aren't motivated, the quality of work won't be nearly as high as if you were motivated when working on it.

Some say if you are not motivated for something you don't want it bad enough. This can be true in some cases, if you want something you are obviously motivated to get it, however motivation is not as simple as that. What about when you need to have motivation for something you don't necessarily want to do? There are many skills and exercises to keep you motivated for completing tasks that you may not necessarily want to do- like writing an essay or completing a project. There are reasons we are or are not motivated for something. For example, it can seem nearly impossible to stay motivated for something that just seems to go on and on. For this problem, you need to visualize your workload as a whole, so it will seem easier and more achievable. You can also create mini challenges or tasks to complete for yourself to keep yourself interested in what you are working on. You should also prioritise your tasks from most important to least important. Motivation is different for everyone so you have to test out these solutions before you will know what is right for you. 

Motivation is the reason we do certain things or act a certain way. You can be motivated by good things, like getting good grades to get into a good college, or bad things, like locking your doors so nobody intrudes your home. In life, we typically think of motivation as the feeling of wanting to get something done. For some people, like me, motivation can be very hard to achieve. Sometimes it can be difficult to want to get something done. A lack of motivation can lead to procrastination and failure to complete tasks. Motivation is what gets us from day to day and keeps us going. It is very important to be motivated in your life and motivation is something we should all work to achieve.