motivate yourself and others to achieve your goals
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Motivation MattersMotivate yourself and others
to achieve your goals
With Allie Frownfelter
mo·ti·va·tion (noun ):◦the act or process of giving someone a
reason for doing something:◦the condition of being eager to act or
work:◦a force or influence that causes
someone to do something
Motivation Defined
The Future◦ 75% of Venturers Worry about*:
Grades Money/ Getting a Job
Life Hassles◦ Friends◦ Family◦Unexpected events
*according to a BSA survey that took place in 2009
Motivation Obstacles
We don’t like Uncertainty◦Causes Unease/ Anxiety◦Set Expectations
May Inhibit Motivation◦Avoid Vagueness◦Try to reduce it◦Be flexible
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
Upper: People who communicate positively about us and our worth
Downer: People who communicate negatively about us and our worth
Vulture: Extreme Downers: Constant Criticism: Exploit Weak Spots
◦ Lesson: Keep Uppers, Avoid Downers/ Vultures
Uppers, Downers, and Vultures
Increase Chance of SuccessKeeps you movingNew solutions Individual Growth
Motivation Benefits
Stop Thinking Fear!◦ Lack of Motivation◦ Loss of Energy◦Depression sets in
STAY OPTIMISTIC! Define Your Goals◦Smart Goals:
Track Progress Can Check off Achievements Reward yourself
Motivate Yourself
ONE STEP AT A TIME◦Focus = Manageability◦Big Tasks = Overwhelming
Have Fun◦Relate to Hobbies◦Take Breaks◦Do something you love
Motivate Yourself
Do Research◦Understand Task◦Find Resources◦Envision Success◦Plan your work, Work your plan
Reward Yourself◦When you finish goal◦Celebrate!◦Do Research
Motivate Yourself
YOURSELF Your VP’s/ Fellow officers Friends Family Other Groups
Motivate Others
NationalRegionArea
CouncilDistrictCrew
Individual
Reverse Pyramid of Servant Leadership
“In fact, most people spend more time planning a one-week vacation than they spend planning their life.” – Michael Hyatt
SMART Goals◦Specific◦Measurable◦Attainable◦Realistic◦ Timely
Setting Goals is Important
“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Zagler
Motivation is Important!
Spend time alone every day A loving atmosphere in your home is the
foundation for your life Judge your success by what you had to give up in
order to get it Follow the three R’s◦Respect yourself◦Respect others◦Responsibility for all your actions
Daily Motivation - Dali Lama
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