Motivation

Staying motivated can be an arduous task, and many things can influence it. Are you doing something you really want to do? Are you still interested in what you are doing? How long can you keep interested in the same thing? When something goes wrong on a project, do you lose interest? So many points can make you change your mind and become demotivated. If you enter another phase of your life, for example, it can make you no longer see the importance that a project used to have, and there goes the motivation to continue.

In a company, we need to find our own motivation to proceed with our projects, but part of that motivation is the responsibility of the managers and the organization. How can they encourage employees? Are they creating an inspiring environment? These responses are important to keep the team engaged and creative. Bringing innovative ideas and empowering people will support their commitment to projects.

Each person will respond differently to the same stimulus. Thus, a company must take into account the individual needs of its workers. There can be several obstacles, as it is not simple to please everyone in the same way, but in general, people have a hierarchy of needs, and this can help a corporation with a plan of action.

Some people will be motivated by the simple act of avoiding the negative consequences that would happen if they did not do what was supposed to be done, while others will be motivated by a reward, which could be a pay raise, a promotion, or even a compliment. In my case, for instance, after a self-assessment, I was able to conclude that I can be motivated by rewards or by the work itself, it will only depend on the meaning and purpose I see in the project. That is why it is important to understand what motivates us, and how we can help others to motivate themselves.