How to have Motivation
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Motivation. What works for you to be motivated and what does Motivation mean?
There are many definitions on Motivation and what it is. Just a few:
wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn states: the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and ... the condition of being motivated; "his motivation was at a high level" the act of motivating; providing incentive
Wickipedia states: Motivation is the activation or energization of goal-oriented behavior. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. The term is generally used for humans but, theoretically, it can also be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to human motivation. According to various theories, motivation may be rooted in the basic need to minimize physical pain and maximize pleasure, or it may include specific needs such as eating and resting, or a desired object, hobby, goal, state of being, ideal, or it may be attributed to less-apparent reasons such as altruism, selfishness, morality, or avoiding mortality.
But the key is to know how to find your own motivation in life, business, work, everyday - everything. I hope to help you a bit with this lens....
5 Steps to Motivation
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CREATING & MAKING CHALLENGING GOALS:
Short and long term goals can be set quickly and easily. Make them challenging but reachable to keep you on target. -
DETAILS:
Make sure you state and/or know all expectations so not to lose time or find disappointment later. Don't leave room for guessing, it is a time waster and can bring negativity. -
COMPETITION:
A friendly competition in house or even just with yourself can make you work that much harder and smarter. It will also help keep you going, throughout the project or task at hand. -
WORK AS A TEAM:
No one really likes to be totally alone. Even if your in an office environment - there are always ways to be in a team. Make it fun, enjoy your work and the environment you do it in. -
THE FUN STUFF:
Last but not least to this list, if you find something fun about what you are doing, you will want to do more of it. Having fun without negativity will bring better production. And hopefully smiles!
Motivational books
Some people need to read about it first, let me help you...
Motivational Blogs
Look at all the positives.
Motivational & How to videos
Are you sharing?
What motivates you?
Do you have a quote, picture, thought, anything that you can share with someone who is in need of their own motivation? Sharing is always motivating as it is great to see your ideas and help working for someone else.
Please don't forget to rate this lens too. Thanks
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twilkins
May 14, 2010 @ 11:51 am | delete
- Awesome video's and how to's
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skiesgreen
Apr 23, 2010 @ 6:41 pm | delete
- Great topic and nice presentation. 5*
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BusyQueen
Mar 12, 2010 @ 6:05 am | delete
- "Tough times never last, tough people do."
Great lens. Very Informative! 5 Stars
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AmitolaZander
Feb 2, 2010 @ 8:19 am | delete
- Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice. - Wayne Dyer
I like to read motivational sayings to keep me motivated.
Keeping track of progress also helps me a lot.
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Amber
Jan 27, 2010 @ 2:24 pm | delete
- Motivational affirmations are my favorite. Great lens!
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Motivational pictures to help spark you
Lets Keep it positive
Let the motivation roll....
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100 Ways To Motivate Yourself: Change Your Life Forever by Steve Chandler
In this first-ever paperback edition of his long-t more...0 points
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Motivation: Theory, Research, and Applications (with InfoTrac) by Herbert L. Petri, John M. Govern
With a new evolutionary theme, Petri's book covers more...0 points
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Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward L. Deci, Richard Flaste
In a book that challenges authoritarian thinking a more...0 points
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Motivation: Biological, Psychological, and Environmental (3rd Edition) by Lambert Deckers
Well-grounded in the history of the field, Motivat more...0 points
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100 Ways to Motivate Others: How Great Leaders Can Produce Insane Results Without Driving People Crazy by Steve Chandler, Scott Richardson
This newly revised, paperback version of <i> more...0 points
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