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Motivation

One of the most important factors that lead one to their goals is the drive.

This drive is known as motivation. It is a zest and determination with a kind of excitement that

leads one to persevere to reach greater heights, in no matter what avenue of their life; be it

personal or professional. The drive may come from an internal or external source. The

individual determines this.

The factors that motivate an individual keep changing as one climbs the ladder of age and

maturity. And also, achievement of one goal sets the ball rolling for another one to beachieved. Thus, to be motivated is a constant need. There are times when one faces a period

of de-motivation and everything seems bleak. It is then that they need to find what would

motivate them back into action.

For every individual there is a variable driving force. In fact, it is not just a single factor, but a

combination of factors that lead people to achieve their goals. The fact is that with routine

monotony steps in and then everything seems like stagnant waters. It feels like there is

nothing new.

Breaking this cycle of monotony has helped many bounce back with enthusiasm. This is why

human resource managers create a training calendar, which will take away employees fromthe routine they are stuck to, as well as enhance their skills in various areas.

Others pursue hobbies during the weekend, thus giving them something to look forward to, as

each week comes to a close. There are people who redefine their goals and ambitions from

time to time in order to fill them with newer levels of enthusiasm to achieve greater feats.

One needs to take stalk every now and then and find the motivator required to carry them

through.

Employee Motivation

With every job these is one common problem that people face, which is

getting stuck in the machine of time and routine. This leads to boredom, and is known to be a

de-motivator by the experts. It is for this reason that human resource managers are asked to

ensure that there are activities and varied ways and means to keep employees motivated from

time to time.

Today, the large multinational companies are taking stock of the problem and are doing all

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. Reinforce the set goal with positive thought and action

. Make the achievement of the goal a high priority task

Motivation At The Workplace

Many people do not actually realize this, but the fact is that most human

beings spend a maximum number of waking hours at the workplace. This is one place that

gives the means for survival in the form of monetary returns. And in spite of this, there are

various situations and circumstances that occur at the workplace that lead one downhill -

down the path of de-motivation.

While there are managers to ensure staff motivation, it is vital for one to also ensure that they

experience motivation at the workplace.

This can be done by following the various methods listed here.

. Sometimes over ambition can lead to frustrations and so ambitions should be kept in check

and within real achievable targets

. Be aware of the journey towards the destination. Do not be afraid to admit that guidance is

required in certain areas

. Gain knowledge and experience and upgrade skills in order to achieve higher targets

. Maintain cordial relations at the office, avoiding the blending of personal and professional

. Go beyond limits. Challenging oneself can work wonders in boosting one's morale

. Take a short five to seven minutes break every forty-five minutes - take a walk, play with a

stress ball, have a glass or two of water. these are recommended to even maintain good

working health and to avoid daily burn out

. Pursue a hobby. This gives something to look forward to beyond the routine working hours

Motivation Theory

A number of psychologists and other experts in the field have contributed

towards bringing about various theories with regards to motivation. There is no single

motivation theory that can stand out and be revealed as the only one.

Given here are the varied theories on motivation.

. Acquired Needs Theory : According to this theory one seeks affiliation, power and

achievement. Affect Perseverance Theory : According to theory even after disconfirmation, there is

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motivation:

. Positive Motivation : This brings about positive response to the action that one needs to

undertake in order to achieve their goals

. Negative Motivation : Means being reinforced with fear, anxiety and such negative feelingsin order to have tasks and goals achieved

According to universal expert consensus, motivation is behavior that is driven by a goal. This

implies that one is diverted towards achieving the set targets, no matter what. These maybe

simple need based targets such as food, clothing and shelter. Or then goals of fame,

recognition and prosperity. Or at the top of the rung the goal of self-realization. Each journey

requires a driving force and this fuel for the human body is motivation.

Importance of Motivation

One of the most important and underlying factors that drives every human

being reach their goals is motivation. This includes personal, as well as professional goals and

targets. In fact, if this driving force did not exist then people would live in the rut of monotony

and no great discoveries or inventions would have happened. Humanity would have probably

continued to exist in the in stone ages.

The fact that humanity, in general, is constantly progressing is proof enough that motivation

does exist as a prominent factor.

In fact, the importance of motivation multiplies at the workplace. This is because an adult

spends most of his or her hours in the office. Targets and goals have to be met. And apart from

the usual appraisals and bonuses there needs to be more that drives a person to continue at

the same workplace, or continue pursuing the same career for years together. No doubt,

anything that falls into routine brings in the problems of monotony.

And once this takes over there are various harms that come to the employee and their

performance on the job. Understanding this, managers take the responsibility of motivatingemployees from time to time through various ways and means. One instance is by adopting soft

skills training programs especially in areas such as stress management, motivation, decision-

making, time management, etc. These types of workshops help employees bring something

new into their working day.

Apart from what the management does to keep employees motivated, one needs to also bring

in self-motivating factors. For instance, set personal goals such as a time-line target to

purchase an asset, which can happen if work targets are met and one continues in the same

job.

No matter what the source, motivation is an important factor to drive once life through everychallenge and stumbling block

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Chinese Quotes

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials.

To forget one's ancestor's is to be a brook without a source, a tree without root .

Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy.

Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and

then seek to win.

If you stand straight, do not fear a crooked shadow.

Deal with the faults of others as gently as with your own.

If you don't want anyone to know, don't do it.

Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.

You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent

their making a nest in your hair .

Do not confine your children to your own learning, for they were born in another time.

Teachers open the door but you must walk through it yourself.

Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

To talk much and arrive nowhere is the same as climbing a tree to catch a fish .

Kissing is like drinking salted water: you drink and your thirst increases .

If heaven made him, earth can find some use for him.