Collocations with motivation

motivation noun

ADJECTIVES 

main, primary • underlying
・His main motivation for exercising is to improve his overall health.

real, genuine
・His genuine motivation to help others was evident in his actions.

high, strong
・Her strong motivation to succeed drove her to work tirelessly.

low, poor
・They struggled due to low motivation and lack of enthusiasm.

internal, external
・Maria's achievements are a result of her unwavering internal motivation.

VERBS

have • find
・Finding motivation is essential for starting any project.

lack • lose 
・Losing motivation temporarily is normal; don't be too hard on yourself.

generate, provide, give
・Music has the power to provide motivation during a workout.

improve, increase, strengthen, boost, lift
・Celebrating my progress boosts my motivation for the future.

maintain, sustain
・Setting clear goals is crucial for maintaining motivation.

PREPOSITIONS 

for 
・Their motivation for launching the new product is to address customer needs.

in 
・The support of his friends acted as a source of motivation in his journey.

behind 
・The true motivation behind his sudden departure remains a mystery.

PHRASES

a lack of motivation
・A lack of motivation can make tasks feel overwhelming.

a level of motivation
・Achieving small milestones can lead to an increased level of motivation.

a source of motivation
・The thought of success is my main source of motivation.