What made me get out of bed this morning? Why did I decide to go to work? Sure, at the very basic level, I didn't want to get fired. If I got fired, I would have no income, and wouldn't be able to afford my much beloved wine or any of the other things and activities I truly enjoy. I suppose it could be said that my motivation not to get fired encouraged me to drag myself into work at 8am. There has to be other reasons, though, doesn't there?
I've always been a perfectionist, and I find pleasure in doing a job and doing a job well. On top of that, I feel compelled to succeed when others notice my hard work. I am driven by affiliation motivation, because I enjoy receiving compliments and praise (Shah, n.d.). Fortunately, I work for a manager who understands the importance of positive feedback. He also takes it upon himself to motivate his employees and to insure they are working in a positive environment.
In my personal life, I have always been driven by attitude motivation. I do things (such as earn my masters degree and buy my first home) just to say I've done them. My self-esteem is boosted just by knowing that I am capable of setting my mind to something and seeing it through to fruition. There is something very powerful about knowing you can accomplish (within reason) anything you set out to do.
Motivation drives each of us in different ways. However, the only important factor is that some form of motivation is present in our lives on a daily basis. Motivation helps to keep hopes and dreams alive.
Now, time for that wine...
Shah, K. & Shaw, P. (n.d.) Motivation. Retrieved February 26, 2009, from http://www.laynetworks.com/Motivation.html.
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