Motivation

Welcome to chapter six

„motivation“

Motivation

This chapter will help you figure out

methods on how to successfully overcome

motivational downfalls and lack of motivation and drive

Motivation

How do I motivate myself

for my daily challenges at work over and

over again?

Motivation

I am going to tell you how you can boost your self

motivation but at first we have a

look at the learning objectives of this

chapter!

Motivation

Perfect!

Learning Objectives

Know the positive consequences of motivation

Know the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Learn about self-motivation: How can I best motivate myself?

What Does Motivation Mean?

What Does

Motivation exactly

Mean?

What Does Motivation Mean?

Motivation describes the pursuit of goals or desirable objects for the human being and

it is based on emotional and

neuronal activities. Motivation triggers the readiness to act and is therefore a „driving force“ for

behavior

What Does Motivation Mean?

Do not worry, in the following

I will explain „motivation“

closer!

Motivation

…scientific studies show that…

Motivation and self-motivation are important key qualifications in the job world

Motivation is the core aspect of a profitable workforce, for the employee as well as for the employer

Motivated employees are more successful in most cases Motivation at work is the driving force for the employees;

leaving the house every morning and getting to the work place

Fully motivated and engaged employees are rare

Motivation

According to research only 13% of all employees are engaged and motivated at work

67% work according to instructions and rules20% already quit their job internally and simply waste time in the office (lack of motivation)

That does not have to be the case. Our tips for increased motivation at work should help you to restart the system and accelerate again!

Types of Motivation

Motivation can be created internally (interests, ambition, pleasure in learning and working) = intrinsic motivation

Motivation can also be created externally (pressure, praise, reward, money) = extrinsic motivation

Types of Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation Internal stimulus Interest based actions Incentive lies in the resulting action object (e.g. a self-made christmas present)

Intrinsic based motivational actions are the prototype of self-determining actions

Types of Motivation

Extrinsic MotivationExternal stimulusBehavior that is conducted through instrumental intention

Does not appear spontaneously, rather is triggered through a request

This behavior results in consequences Activity ends as soon as the purpose is fulfilled

Motivation – Use Your Imagination

Our imagination is the perfect weapon against loss of motivation

and lack of drive!If you imagine your accelerating success every day it will have a

spill-over effect on your motivation. Just try it for one weeks by

imagining yourself succeeding every morning for about 5 minutes.

Try to use all your thoughts and imagination to make it as real and lively as possible. Your motivation

during work will increase tremendously within only a view

days!

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods (you can motivate yourself indirectly)

Direct Methods (you can motivate yourself directly)

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Good framework conditions:

Enough sleep

Physical exercise

No disturbances (What do you mean?)

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

As a reminder: SMART-criteria

S - SpecificM - MeasurableA - AmbitiousR - RealisticT - Terminated

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

After difficult and exhausting tasks: Self-Reward

Setting intermediate goals

Cross out tasks from your TO – DO lists

Learn inspirations from others

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Self-Motivation

Compare previous knowledge with new products/new product lines

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Self-Motivation

Compare previous knowledge with new products/new product lines

Engagement with the product: Collect previous information Be clear on the purpose/usage

of the product Highlight competitive

advantages Look for applications Research continuous

information

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Self-Motivation

The more you know about something the more you will realize that certain things are interesting about a product!

Compare previous knowledge with new products/new product lines

Engagement with the product: Collect previous information Be clear on the purpose/usage

of the product Highlight competitive

advantages Look for applications Research continuous

information

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Self-Motivation

Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Self-Motivation

Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats

No prejudice

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats

No prejudice

Take advantage of your experience

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats

No prejudice

Take advantage of your experience

Upright posture and facial expressions

Self-Motivation

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Self-Motivation

You can determine your motivation yourself! You are in charge of your destiny!

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Self-Motivation

You are responsible of how you want to be!

You can determine your motivation yourself! You are in charge of your own destiny!

Indirect Methods

Direct Methods

Setting Goals

Creating a Sense of Accomplishments

Triggering Your Own Interests

Having a Positive Mindset

Celebrate Yourself!!!

Many times we feel a lack of motivation when we don‘t receive a lot of recognition and appreciation. You cannot expect that people will applaud you whenever you accomplish a certain task or challenge. In order to remain motivated you have to acknowledge and value your own successes. Celebrate yourself every now and then after accomplishing a big obstacle. Self-praise is the answer! Let your partner know as well. Enjoy the beauty of being „done“ with something. When you finish certain tasks with that attitude in your mind you will for sure have more fun next time you face a challenge of this degree. Then, you will relate it to something positive and good.

Bottom Line

For the pupose of self-motivation set daily, weekly, and monthly events that trigger fun and pleasure within yourself

Attach guiding principles and values to each and every day Exaggerating perfectionism can create too high expectations

and can lead to demotivation Take small steps towards the large goal of task-completion,

go step by step and celebrate each of them when accomplished

Be excited about what you accomplished each and every day at work

Only schedule the amount of meetings that you can go to and be prepared for. Time-management is a big part of motivation. Don‘t hesitate to say NO when too much is demanded...