How to have Motivation

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Motivation. What works for you to be motivated and what does Motivation mean?

I have yet to find 2 people with the exact same motivational ways. Some use money, some use goals, some use respect as their own motivational tools. But what does it mean? How can you find your own? Do you know what really motivates you?

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

Knowing what motivates you will help you find the tools to do so.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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Motivational Blogs

Look at all the positives.

Put a link to your "Motivational Blog" in our comment section.... Being positive can only help someone else...
When motivation waned, Lidstrom knew it was time to go
No shortage of motivation for Celtics entering Game 3
Cowboys motivated by last season's disappointment

Motivational & How to videos

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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.
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  • twilkins May 14, 2010 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Awesome video's and how to's
  • skiesgreen Apr 23, 2010 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Great topic and nice presentation. 5*
  • BusyQueen Mar 12, 2010 @ 6:05 am | delete
    "Tough times never last, tough people do."

    Great lens. Very Informative! 5 Stars
  • 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.
  • Amber Jan 27, 2010 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    Motivational affirmations are my favorite. Great lens!

Motivational pictures to help spark you

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Lets Keep it positive

Let the motivation roll....

100 Ways To Motivate Yourself: Change Your Life Forever by Steve Chandler

100 Ways To Motivate Yourself: Change Your Life Forever by Steve Chandler

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Motivation: Theory, Research, and Applications (with InfoTrac) by Herbert L. Petri, John M. Govern

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

Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward L. Deci, Richard Flaste

Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation by Edward L. Deci, Richard Flaste

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Motivation: Biological, Psychological, and Environmental (3rd Edition) by Lambert Deckers

Motivation: Biological, Psychological, and Environmental (3rd Edition) by Lambert Deckers

Well-grounded in the history of the field, Motivat more...0 points

100 Ways to Motivate Others: How Great Leaders Can Produce Insane Results Without Driving People Crazy by Steve Chandler, Scott Richardson

100 Ways to Motivate Others: How Great Leaders Can Produce Insane Results Without Driving People Crazy by Steve Chandler, Scott Richardson

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