1 / 15

Motivation Matters

Discover the keys to motivation with expert tips to overcome obstacles, set achievable goals, and inspire yourself and others. Learn how to stay optimistic, manage uncertainty, and celebrate achievements. Boost your productivity and growth by understanding the power of motivation in achieving success!

kinsey
Download Presentation

Motivation Matters

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Motivation Matters Motivate yourself and others to achieve your goals With Allie Frownfelter

  2. Motivation Defined • 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

  3. Motivation Obstacles • 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

  4. Uncertainty Reduction Theory • We don’t like Uncertainty • Causes Unease/ Anxiety • Set Expectations • May Inhibit Motivation • Avoid Vagueness • Try to reduce it • Be flexible

  5. Uppers, Downers, and Vultures • 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

  6. Motivation Benefits • Increase Chance of Success • Keeps you moving • New solutions • Individual Growth

  7. Motivate Yourself • 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

  8. Motivate Yourself • ONE STEP AT A TIME • Focus = Manageability • Big Tasks = Overwhelming • Have Fun • Relate to Hobbies • Take Breaks • Do something you love

  9. 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

  10. Motivate Others • YOURSELF • Your VP’s/ Fellow officers • Friends • Family • Other Groups

  11. Reverse Pyramid of Servant Leadership Individual Crew District Council Area Region National

  12. Setting Goals is Important • “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

  13. Motivation is Important! • “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” – ZigZagler

  14. Daily Motivation - Dali Lama • 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

  15. Sources • Llama, Dali. "Dalai Lama Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore. 08 Apr. 2014. • Hayatt, Michael. "Life Plan." Michael Hyatt. 08 Apr. 2014. • "Motivation." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster. 8 Apr. 2014. • Wood, Julia T. (2013-01-01). Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication

More Related