Musings on Motivation

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Musings on Motivation

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Motivation is a topic that has fascinated psychologists and big business for years, but what exactly is it, and how can it be of use in the work environment?

It’s a driving force that propels us to act, in order to achieve our aims and objectives. It is also more than a mere wish or desire. When someone lacks motivation the chances are the job won’t get done. For example, we’re all aware of a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight, or give up smoking. It started out so optimistically after Christmas, yet by mid January had been abandoned forever or at least until next year.

The simple truth is, most people can’t succeed with willpower alone and so, exactly how do you motivate yourself? First, you need to want it badly enough, or it won’t work. Be it money, promotion, success, or even just going home at the end of the day satisfied you did the best you could. Once you know what motivates you and you’re enthused, there are things you can do to keep the momentum going, these usually involve working with your emotions and utilising the imagination.

1. Work out what you’re looking to achieve and write it down. Putting the goal on paper makes it more real.

2. Direct your energy there by visualizing and thinking about your goal. Just as a top sports person will mentally prepare before the big race, to increase their chance of success, so can you.

3. Think about what you’ll gain by fulfilling your goals and imagine how good that will feel.

4. Picture your new improved life once you’ve started achieving the things you desire. This might be increased popularity, promotion, money or whatever appeals to you.

5. Search out likeminded individuals either in the company, on-line, or through reading material. It’s always easier to get there with support, knowing you’re not on your own.

6. Take action now and start the ball rolling. It’s the little steps that take you there. Everybody thinks it’s the grandiose gestures that make the difference, but it simply isn’t true, small steps lead to success.

Motivation really is the vehicle that can drive success into every area of your life. So figure out what motivates you and exploit it to its full potential!