This document discusses motivation and goal setting. It defines motivation as a process that causes an organism to move towards a goal. It outlines Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs and describes self-actualization as fulfilling one's potential. The document provides strategies for self-motivation including breaking tasks into steps and starting action. It discusses setting goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. Finally, it provides steps for achieving goals such as identifying dreams, preparing goal statements, and focusing on past successes.