Motivation, what does it mean?
Webster’s New World Dictionary describes it as “an inner drive,or impluse that causes one to act,incentive,incite,or causing of motion.
So what moves you to take the actions that you do everyday? Is it mindful actions, or is it just routine.. done simply out of habit because this is how you’ve always done things?
Question…how’s that working for you? Wikipedia says motivation is the driving force which help causes us to achieve goals. If you are not satisfied with the direction in which your life is going, why not get motivated? Find the thing that you most desire, to have, do, or be and let it get you moving. Make sure that it is not just “reasons”.. we’ve all heard the “what is your reasons why” mantra.
But if your reasons why are not moving you to actions…to actually accomplish, then they are not strong enough to make the goal. Or your reasons may cause you to act out of a sense of obligation or duty,(chores) more than actually motivate you to success. It may even bring with it a sense of responsibility that you may feel like you can’t live up to or just don’t have the energy for.. ie. failure.
Reason according to Webster’s is “an explanation of an act or idea” and I might add “your why”. But motivation causes you to act upon that idea.
Reason also is the ability to think and draw conclusions. So reason and motivation is relative in that if your reasons are strong you will be moved to action.
Pathways 2011
SRGM Coaching Consultant
Shirley,
Valuable information for sure. The why is a make it or break it thing. Most never get that.
Thanks so much for sharing,
Kris
Thanks Kris…I like the ‘make it or break it’ thing..lol it is so true. And I think that knowing truly what you want and getting serious about it is key! Dreaming is good but what’s the point if the manifestation of it does not occur?
HI Shirley,
you really nailed that on the head. Great information. I hear so many get so motivated, but a lot of times unfortunately its like a short term excited often felt getting like a new car, once the newness is worn off the fire goes out. Only with a business or your plans, we need to always keep that motivation and that end result before us.
thanks for a great post
Susie Moore
skype smsforce
I totally agree with you Susie..I think the term “excited” is correct and is spot on! It does one no good if it fades. There has to be more than that it has to go deeper or else we will quit in despair. Our motivations and reasons must be strong enough to get us moving and keep us moving toward the goal.
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