What Is Motivation? Why Motivation? Importance Of Motivation Better Motivation

Motivation

What is motivation? Why motivation? Importance of motivation Better motivation How to be motivated?

What is Motivation An inferred process within an animal or an individual that causes that organism to move towards a goal

Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs

Self -Actualization Esteem needs Belongingness & love needs

Safety needs Physiological needs:

Physiological needs Hunger, thirst etc., Safety needs To feel secure & safe, out of danger Belongingness & love needs Affiliate with others, be accepted & belong Esteem needs To achieve, be component, gain approval and belong Self-actualization needs Self fulfillment & realize one’s potential

If we fulfill our needs at one level, then we can focus on satisfying the need on the next higher level

characteristics • Perceive reality accurately • Tolerate uncertainty • Accept oneself without guilt or

anxiety • Solve problems effectively • Possess a strong social awareness • Develop meaningful interpersonal relationships • Relatively independent of

Self motivation • Do it now • Break up the task into small

steps • Don’t wait for mood or inspiration • Start action • Solutions will follow if you try

Motivational strategies Find new skills  Develop & train them  Get feedback on their performance  Expand their ability to work  Rotate their work 

Motivational techniques Leads them Real examples are quicker than advice Way to influencing people

Appeal to benefits Can motivate Mutual benefits to both of you

Appeal to emotions People act quickly to emotions Positive manner Sustained by repeated inputs

Appeal to needs & wants basic needs satisfaction Creative expression, recognition & challenges & love

Appeal to expertise Abilities enhance his self-worth Put best effort to seek approval

How to achieve success Responsibility –not blaming anything Hard work – ready to work in any time Character – values, beliefs & personality of you Right time- ready to do at right time Persistence- failing also a step to success Creativity – excellence of his effort Commitment – winning edge Learning - life long process Planning - exact