{"id":827,"date":"2023-10-01T09:12:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T07:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roladesocietalblog.com\/?p=827"},"modified":"2026-05-12T01:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T23:50:05","slug":"summer-is-gone-here-comes-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roladesocietalblog.com\/?p=827","title":{"rendered":"Summer is gone; here comes autumn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button Vivacity Infotech BEGIN -->\n<div class=\"fb-like\" data-href=\"https:\/\/roladesocietalblog.com\/?p=827\" data-layout=\"standard\" data-action=\"like\" data-show-faces=\"false\" data-size=\"small\" data-width=\"450\" data-share=\"\" ><\/div>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button Vivacity Infotech END -->\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;The secret of getting\nahead is getting started&#8221;.<\/em> &#8211; Mark Twain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The school year in\nEurope starts in September. In France, people exchange greetings, &#8220;Bonne\nrentr\u00e9e&#8221;. &#8216;Rentrer&#8221; (pronunciation &#8211; Rahn-tray) means &#8216;to return&#8217;. Although\nit originally meant &#8220;reprendre l\u2019\u00e9cole&#8221; (back at school); these days,\nwe also use it to refer to work after the summer holiday &#8220;reprendre ton\ntravail&#8221; and not only &#8220;reprendre tes \u00e9tudes&#8221; (studies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jorge Liboreiro\neven started his EuroNews Briefing article with: &#8220;The first week of\nSeptember marks la rentr\u00e9e in the Belgian capital, the synchronised comeback of\nfreshly energised, glowingly tanned eurocrats to their spotless offices&#8221;\n(sic). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not everyone is\nmotivated to resume or start studies or work. Those with low levels or no\nmotivation depend on external rewards (e.g. high grades, money, promotion, or\nmaterial things) to get involved, known as extrinsic motivation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highly\nmotivated ones are nudged by the sheer satisfaction of being part of the activity\nor process. They are challenged, curious, or praised. Pundits call this\nintrinsic motivation. Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan&#8217;s theory of extrinsic\nand intrinsic was developed in the 70s-80s. While extrinsic is a trigger\n(initial boost), intrinsic is sustainable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intrinsic\nmotivation is long-lasting, whereas extrinsic motivation is short-term; both\nare relevant to personal development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perception, judgment,\nor approval of others can be <em>detrimental<\/em>\nmotivating factors, particularly in our modern Internet and social media\nsociety. Instead, we should focus on positive intrinsic reasons, such as\nwellbeing and mindfulness, connection with people and our environment, and\nenjoying what we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Whatever anyone else says or does, their words\nand their actions are truly about themselves. Don&#8217;t take it personally when\nthey rant, even if they direct their unhappiness in your direction. Their\nnegativity is basically selfishness, and their selfishness is about them, not\nabout you&#8221;. <\/em>&#8211;\nJonathan Lockwood Huie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;The secret of getting ahead is getting started&#8221;. &#8211; Mark Twain The school year in Europe starts in September. In France, people exchange greetings, &#8220;Bonne rentr\u00e9e&#8221;. &#8216;Rentrer&#8221; (pronunciation &#8211; Rahn-tray) means &#8216;to return&#8217;. 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