It is nothing but an inner driving force that activates our moves.It starts with needs and ends with need satisfaction.There are many theories on motivation,some famous ones being Maslow's theory,Herzberg's theory etc.
I happened to read a book titled"Managing Motivation" which talks about motivation in real life situation.The author is of the view that we are easily motivated by four kinds of things/tasks/jobs.
- Those which we enjoy
- Those which are acceptable
- Those which we desire
- Those which are a compulsion
There are certain things in life which we accept without any qualms....while doing these things we are highly motivated.Now what about the things which are unacceptable but forced on us ?
Our motivation level dips to zero when we do those things.Why?Because it has been forced on us.
How do we rectify it? Deviating slightly from these points,I would like to make a mention of Atma Gnana yoga which says that in a situation like this we have to think that the command has come from our inner self.Then the unacceptable becomes acceptable.When the command is not from others then it becomes acceptable.Thus acceptability plays a vital role in motivating us in the various tasks that we undertake.
We are forever motivated to do things which we desire or like.The feeling that "It is our idea or desire "maybe motivates us.
An individual may be motivated by rewards, benefits, recognition, skill acquisition or a sense of achievement.There is nothing which motivates everyone uniformly.Individuals differ in what they value and what they value may vary over time.
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I am the first one to comment:)
From personal experience, I think along with the love for something, success is one of the prime motivators. It would have been easy for Krishna to say "Do your duty, don't expect the results", but for the ordinary mortals like me, favourable results and success are the key words in motivation
-Deepa
That's true.That's why they say that you goal should be very clear...only then will u be able to proceed.So that acts as a motivator here.
@ dreamweaver
Krishna's saying has a different meaning. Newton's law says - every action has equal and opposite reaction. So whatever you do as duty will have either a positive or a negative reaction. The negative reaction should not demotivate us! thats why he said, dont expect results.
If it is good thank God. It it turns out to be the other way leave it to the 'fate' You are not demotivated!
And Vidya, keep up the good work! Nice postings!
Nice comment Revathi,
Negative result also sometimes acts as motivator....motivates us to get a favourable result.:)
Thank you. :).... Long time :)
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