Some people seem like they are just overflowing with motivation all the time. They're always on the go, starting new projects, living life to the fullest.
But most people aren't like that. If you're like me, sometimes you find it hard to motivate yourself. You want to get things done, but you just can't bring yourself to do them. You procrastinate. Things pile up.
Fortunately, there is a solution, and they're called nootropics. Ever since I first started taking nootropics for motivation, I've been much more productive. In fact, this entire website was created through the help of various nootropics!
Now don't fool yourself. These aren't magic pills and powders that are going to transform you from a couch potato to the CEO of a Fortune 500 company overnight. But they can certainly help.
Keep in mind that everyone's bodies and brains are different. Some things work for some people, but not for others. If the first thing you try doesn't work, don't get discouraged.
That's what happened to me. The first nootropic that I tried did nothing at all. Because of this, I assumed that all nootropics don't work and I didn't try any others for over a year. Then I decided to try something different and it worked wonders! So if at first you don't succeed, try again. And if that doesn't work, again. And again. Eventually you will find a nootropic that does exactly what you want it to. In this case, increase motivation.
I usually recommend that you order 2 or 3 different nootropics. I understand that not everyone can afford to do this. But, if you can, it's well worth it. That way, if the first one that you try doesn't work for you, you have others to try.
Below is a list of the best nootropics for motivation. This list is based on scientific evidence, anecdotal reports, and personal experience.
The Best Nootropics For Motivation
Noopept
This nootropic continues to increase in popularity. In fact, it's one of the most popular nootropics right now because it works great for most people.
Noopept is chemically similar to nootropics like piracetam, although it is not technically in the racetam family. It is very potent and requires only a small dose to be effective. That's one of the reasons that it is so popular. How potent is it, exactly? Milligram for milligram, it is 1000 times more potent than piracetam!
Noopept, though not technically a racetam, works in a similar way to them. It effects NDMA and AMPA receptors in the brain. It also seems to boost serotonin, acetylcholine, and dopamine. Dopamine plays a critical role in motivation and reward. Generally speaking, more dopamine means more motivation. Acetylcholine plays an important role in memory. And serotonin has been linked to sleep, mood, and appetite.
Benefits of Noopept:
- Increased Motivation
- Increased Focus
- Enhanced Memory
- Improved Mood
- Better Overall Cognitive Performance
The recommended starting dose for Noopept is between 10-40 milligrams. This is one of the advantages of using Noopept over many other nootropics. It is so potent that you only need a small dose to get results. You only need between 10 and 40 mg to experience a noticeable motivation boost.
You can learn more about Noopept here: The Nootropic Benefits of Noopept.
Phenylpiracetam
This nootropic was developed in the early 1980's by Russian scientists. It was created to improve motivation, energy, and physical stamina. Phenylpiracetam was synthesized from an older nootropic, piracetam, by adding a phenyl group to the piracetam molecule. This makes it between 30-60 times more potent than piracetam.
Phenylpiracetam has been popular in Russia and Europe since it first came on the market in the 1980's. Only recently has it started to catch on as a potent nootropic in the United States and Canada. It is used to increase motivation, focus, memory, and learning.
Like all the nootropics in the racetam family, it is not completely understood how phenylpiracetam works. It is known to increase the density of NDMA glutamate receptors in the hippocampus. This part of the brain is known to play a key role in memory. Phenylpiracetam is also thought to stimulate nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the cortex and dopamine receptors in the striatum.
Benefits Of Phenylpiracetam:
- Improves Motivation
- Enhances Alertness and Focus
- Improves Physical Performance
- Improves Mood
- Improves Memory
The recommended dosage of phenylpiracetam is 100-250 milligrams. Like all nootropics, it is recommended that you start with 100 mg and work your way up. Some people have great results with 100 mg, while others need more to get the desired results.
You can learn more about phenylpiracetam here: Phenylpiracetam – The Best Adderall Alternative.
Modafinil
This powerful nootropic has been a game changer for thousands of people around the world. Doctors, lawyers, computer programmers, businessmen, and politicians are just some of the professionals that use modafinil to take their careers to the next level.
The benefits of modafinil aren't limited to working professionals, though. Students love modafinil because it helps them stay focused, motivated, and even helps with the occasional all-nighter. Artists, musicians, and writers love it because it motivates them to do what they love and do it with intense focus.
People from all walks of life are using modafinil to boost motivation, increase focus, improve mood, and increase wakefulness. Modafinil is classified as a eugeroic, which are a class of drugs that promote wakefulness. In some countries, they're used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness, narcolepsy, and other conditions. All over the world, eugeroics are used for their nootropic benefits.
Benefits of modafinil:
- Increased Motivation
- Improved Cognitive Performance
- Improved Mood
- Increased Memory
- Reduced Fatigue
- Reduced Reaction Time
- Increased Alertness
The recommended starting dosage for modafinil is 100 mg taken once early in the day. Most people find that between 100-200 mg is enough to experience all of modafinil's nootropic benefits. However, some people require up to 400 mg a day to feel its effects.
You can learn more about modafinil here: Modafinil – A Powerful And Popular Nootropic.
Armodafinil
Like modafinil, armodafinil is a eugeroic (wakefulness promoting agent) nootropic that people are using to increase motivation and improve focus. It's much newer than modafinil and users report that it's even more powerful!
The biggest advantage that armodafinil has over modafinil is that it lasts longer. A single dose early in the day can keep you motivated, alert, and focused all day long! For many nootropic users, staying motivated and focused all day is what they want. If you're looking for long-lasting focus and motivation, armodafinil might be the right choice for you.
Another advantage of armodafinil is that it is slightly more potent than modafinil. 150 mg of armodafinil is considered to be as strong as 200 mg of modafinil. This means you get all the same nootropic benefits, but they last longer and you don't need to take as much.
Benefits of armodafinil:
- Improved Cognitive Performance
- Increased Motivation
- Improved Memory
- Improved Mood
- Reduced Reaction Time
- Reduced Fatigue
The recommended starting dosage for armodafinil is 150 mg taken early in the day. Most people find that this dosage is enough to experience all of armodafinil's nootropic benefits. If you don't get the results you want, up to 300 mg a day has been shown to be safe and effective.
You can learn more about armodafinil here: Armodafinil For Cognitive Enhancement.
Pramiracetam
This racetam is a derivative of the nootropic piracetam. It is estimated to be between 15 and 30 times more potent than piracetam.
Pramiracetam was developed during the 1970's in Belgium. It is used as a prescription drug in several countries in Europe and Asia. In the US, however, it is sold as a dietary supplement.
Pramiracetam is thought to work similarly to the other racetams. It is thought to influence glutamate and acetylcholine receptors by improving the reuptake and efficiency of their channels. Unlike several other racetams, pramiracetam does not seem to influence the neurotransmitters dopamine or serotonin. Instead, it has a high affinity for choline receptors in the hippocampus.
Benefits of Pramiracetam:
- Improved Motivation
- Enhanced Focus
- Increased Learning
- Improved Memory
- Advanced Logical Thinking
The recommended dose for pramiracetam is between 200-400 milligrams. This nootropic is fat soluble. Like all nootropics, you should always start with a low dose and work your way up as needed.
You can learn more about pramiracetam here: Pramiracetam – A Powerful Cognitive Enhancer.
Conclusion
There are a number of other nootropics that can increase motivation. But according to current research, these five are among the best nootropics for motivation that are available. When I say “best” I simply mean the most effective with the least side effects.
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thanks for the information! Would you recommend stacking these together? If yes why and if not why? I appreciate the information
I wouldn’t stack all of them together. However, a lot of people stack either modafinil OR armodafinil with phenylpiracetam, Noopept, and/or pramiracetam and report good results.
can noopept or alpha-GPC be taken with adderall? I can’t seem to find very good information about the combination of most nootropics with adderrall (other than ones intended to reduce its side effects, such as anxiety). Thanks!
There shouldn’t be any interaction between Adderall and Noopept or Alpha-GPC. In fact, I’ve taken them together myself with no ill effects. However, Adderall is more powerful than any of the nootropics talked about on this site. It alone should be boosting your motivation and focus quite a bit. If you’ve been on it for a long time, taking a break for a while may bring back some of its magic. Adding nootropics to Adderall probably isn’t going to make much of a difference, to be honest.
Hey! I found some nootropics that may help with focus and they are all natural so I recommend some research about it.