Lack of Motivation
Lack of motivation is the absence of desire, willingness, or energy to take action.
Adolescents with lack of motivation often:
- Appear Lack of energy
- Do not complete tasks such as schoolwork, projects and chores
- Isolate themselves or are distant and removed from family and friends
- Decrease physical activities or stop altogether
- Use drugs and alcohol
- Have an apathetic, "I don't care" attitude with little desire to change
- Appear bored, tired, and may sleep excessively
- Perform poorly in school
Lack of motivation can be due to depression, low self-esteem, fear of failure, or substance abuse.
The Aspen Achievement Academy program motivates students through natural consequences. Teens are members of a small
community, working cooperatively to provide for the basic needs of the group. Each member has individual and group, chores
and responsibilities. Failure to follow through with these tasks results in negative consequences for the entire community.
Peer interactions and therapeutic groups address noncompliance, consequences, underlying feelings, and motivational factors.