Good day to all! In addition to what is the motivation for success, and how to increase it, I want to share with you information on how it can be diagnosed. And it does not matter whether you are a boss or a subordinate, it is important to be able to do this, because, knowing the level of focus on results, it is possible to select more accurate methods that will increase efficiency. So let’s get started?
What kinds of species exist?
In order for the methods of increasing motivation to be effective and help achieve the goal, it is necessary to be able to distinguish what kind of thinking and imagination a person belongs to. With which he manages himself. For example, when we know about the existence of pessimists and optimists, it becomes easier to understand others and ourselves. These two types are present in every person. It’s just that he uses one more often in his life.
- Avoiding failure. It seems clear, right? The activity is aimed more at not encountering difficulties, simply not allowing them. A person activates faster if the threat of dismissal, parting hangs over him … The prospect of having something better is not as impressive as the fear of losing what he already has. Therefore, such people rarely take risks, rarely go out of their own comfort zone. They prefer to endure because of a living fantasy that it could be even worse, so it’s best to accept. They are less likely to succeed, but more stable.
- Achieving success. Here the situation is the opposite, a person lives by accomplishments, he is more ready to take risks and change his life. Yes, he is capable of climbing to the top, but there is also the other side of the coin. Such people, focused only on the expected result, may lose sight of reality, that is, do not take into account the upcoming obstacles. Which may well not overpower. Everything seems easy and simple, as they say: «I see the goal, I see no obstacles.» But, not taking into account the possible difficulties, a person is able to be disappointed in himself or in his activity, believing that this is not his and so on.
As I have already said, in life we use more than one type, but for harmonious development and advancement, it is necessary to be able to turn on each of them in time. Imagine a two-headed hydra, one head focused on achieving success, and the other head living on the principle of avoiding failure. And so, it is important to learn how to manage it, so that, depending on the situation, one head, then another, enters into the conversation. They should replace each other, giving the opportunity to express their opinion.
Methods of diagnosis
There are a large number of them, the most common are Cattell’s 16-factor test and Wexler’s motivation for success. But they are used by specialists, and it is important for us to learn to independently determine what type we are.
First of all, let’s determine which hydra head we use more often:
- Remember how you wake up in the morning, what thoughts arise and what pictures your imagination draws? Those who are afraid of failure will get out of bed with worries about being fired if they are late. About the fact that he does not have time to do the work and then there will be a reprimand from the authorities or deprivation of the bonus … Such a person chooses friends, focusing more on the fact that they do not create frequent conflict situations in order to feel calm in communication. He is stable in relationships, and in general in life, is ready to overcome obstacles, slowly but surely, moving forward step by step.
- But if the first thing after waking up you think about how many interesting things await you today. Thinking about your goal that you want to achieve or how much you need to do to get closer to your dream — then you are the type of person focused only on a positive result. Who needs incentives, which he himself may well organize. For example, a cup of coffee or a conversation with a colleague after completing a small task. He does not hesitate for a long time and quits if he finds a more profitable option. While the one who expects failure sits in his place to the last, until it becomes completely unbearable. He chooses friends to make it interesting, to live together and close, so that hobbies and hobbies are similar.
As you can see, both parts are vital for each of us, so learn to use them freely. Especially valuable for leaders. After all, as you understand, rewards and threats affect everyone differently, so reconsider your management methods in order to establish a more productive workflow.
This method of diagnosing motivation is very simple, you just need to take a closer look at yourself or others, without any complex tests and calculation of results.
How to raise?
We have already talked more than once about ways that increase the level of motivation, for example, in the article “TOP 10 ways to increase motivation when you don’t know what to do to increase it”, here I will add a few other tricks:
- If there is a fear of failure, you will fail and get worse, choose a time when no one will disturb you and write down all your fantasies about failure on a sheet. Sometimes it happens that a person is afraid, but this fear has no clear boundaries, that is, it seems understandable, but it is sometimes difficult to formulate what exactly is behind this fear. For example, well, if something doesn’t work out for you, you lose, then imagine all the negative outcomes of the situation, asking yourself curious questions: “What will happen?”, “And what’s next?” … And then it often happens that in fact in fact, there is nothing terrible, it is quite possible to live on, even with a huge number of failures on your account.
- But in order not to be disappointed, a person who has the inherent features of not noticing reality in pursuit of the realization of the goal should still suspend himself, force him to “look around” and take difficulties and changes seriously. Then you will feel confident in your actions, and not just ambition. There is a risk that, having fallen many times, a person will simply stop believing in himself and his luck, due to only one mistake — the inability to predict and plan activities, to find ways out of difficult situations in advance.
- I have already spoken in the article “Real stories of people who have achieved success with their work and perseverance” about the benefits of charity. Yes, by doing good deeds, you will feel respect for yourself, others will experience gratitude, recognition, admiration, and all this cannot but inspire you to accomplish. Understanding that you helped someone, regardless of your situation and needs, will give energy for further actions. There is not only the development of the moral side of a person, his spirituality, but also personal qualities, emotional intelligence.
Conclusion
That’s all, dear readers! Finally, I want to recommend my article (here is the link), which contains a list of films based mainly on real events from the lives of people who were able to achieve what they wanted, despite all the trials that stood in their way.
Enjoy watching, as well as the positive results of your work! And don’t forget to subscribe to blog updates. See you soon, friends!