1. Motivation Welcome to chapter sixmotivation

2. MotivationThis chapter will help you figure out methods on how to successfully overcome motivationaldownfalls and lack ofmotivation and drive 3. Motivation How do I motivate myself for my daily challenges at work over and over again? 4. Motivation I am going to tell you how you can boostyour self motivation but at first we have alook at the learningobjectives of thischapter! 5. Motivation Perfect! 6. Learning Objectives Know the positive consequences of motivation Know the differences between intrinsic and extrinsicmotivation Learn about self-motivation: How can I best motivate myself? 7. What Does Motivation Mean? What Does Motivationexactly Mean? 8. What Does Motivation Mean?Motivation describes thepursuit of goals ordesirable objects for thehuman being and it isbased on emotional and neuronal activities. Motivation triggers the readiness to act and is therefore a driving force for behavior 9. What Does Motivation Mean?Do not worry, in the following I will explainmotivation closer! 10. Motivationscientific studies show that Motivation and self-motivation are important key qualifications inthe job world Motivation is the core aspect of a profitable workforce, for theemployee as well as for the employer Motivated employees are more successful in most cases Motivation at work is the driving force for the employees; leavingthe house every morning and getting to the work place Fully motivated and engaged employees are rare 11. Motivation According to research only 13% of all employees are engagedand motivated at work 67% work according to instructions and rules 20% already quit their job internally and simply waste time inthe 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! 12. 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 13. 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 14. Types of Motivation Extrinsic Motivation External stimulus Behavior 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 15. Motivation Use Your ImaginationOur 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 succeedingevery 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 willincrease tremendously within only a view days! 16. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods (you can motivate yourself indirectly) Direct Methods (you can motivate yourself directly) 17. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Good framework conditions: Direct Methods Enough sleep Physical exercise No disturbances (What do you mean?) 18. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods As a reminder: SMART-criteria Direct Methods S - Specific Setting Goals M - Measurable A - Ambitious R - Realistic T - Terminated 19. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods After difficult and exhausting tasks: Self-Reward Direct Methods Setting intermediate goals Setting Goals Cross out tasks from your TO DO Creating a Sense of lists Accomplishments Learn inspirations from others 20. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Direct Methods Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests 21. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Compare previous knowledge with new products/new product Direct Methods lines Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests 22. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Compare previous knowledge with new products/new product Direct Methods lines Setting Goals Engagement with the product: Collect previous information Creating a Sense of Be clear on the purpose/usage of Accomplishmentsthe product Highlight competitive advantages Triggering Your Own Interests Look for applications Research continuous information 23. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Compare previous knowledge with new products/new product Direct Methods lines Setting Goals Engagement with the product: Collect previous information Creating a Sense of Be clear on the purpose/usage of Accomplishmentsthe product Highlight competitive advantages Triggering Your Own Interests Look for applications Research continuous information The more you know about something the more you will realize that certain things are interesting about a product! 24. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Direct Methods Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests Having a Positive Mindset 25. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats Direct Methods Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests Having a Positive Mindset 26. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats Direct Methods No prejudice Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests Having a Positive Mindset 27. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats Direct Methods No prejudice Setting Goals Take advantage of your experience Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests Having a Positive Mindset 28. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Challenges instead of problems, obligations, or threats Direct Methods No prejudice Setting Goals Take advantage of your experience Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Upright posture and facial expressions Triggering Your Own Interests Having a Positive Mindset 29. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods Direct Methods Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests Having a Positive Mindset 30. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods You can determine your motivation yourself! You are Direct Methods in charge of your destiny! Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests Having a Positive Mindset 31. Self-Motivation Indirect Methods You can determine your motivation yourself! You are in Direct Methods charge of your own destiny! Setting Goals Creating a Sense of Accomplishments Triggering Your Own Interests You are responsible of how you want to be! Having a Positive Mindset 32. Celebrate Yourself!!! Many times we feel a lack of motivation when we dontreceive a lot of recognition and appreciation. You cannotexpect that people will applaud you whenever you accomplisha certain task or challenge. In order to remain motivated youhave to acknowledge and value your own successes. Celebrateyourself every now and then after accomplishing a bigobstacle. Self-praise is the answer! Let your partner know aswell. Enjoy the beauty of being done with something. Whenyou finish certain tasks with that attitude in your mind youwill for sure have more fun next time you face a challenge ofthis degree. Then, you will relate it to something positive andgood. 33. Bottom Line For the pupose of self-motivation set daily, weekly, and monthlyevents that trigger fun and pleasure within yourself Attach guiding principles and values to each and every day Exaggerating perfectionism can create too high expectations andcan lead to demotivation Take small steps towards the large goal of task-completion, go stepby step and celebrate each of them when accomplished Be excited about what you accomplished each and every day atwork Only schedule the amount of meetings that you can go to and beprepared for. Time-management is a big part of motivation. Donthesitate to say NO when too much is demanded...