Importance Of Work Motivation

Work Motivation
When we think about work, we usually see motivation and payment as synonyms. If we really look closely at how people work, there is much more at play other than money. Behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, offers evidence that a person can indeed be driven by meaningfulness of the work, acknowledgements, and more. Below are Ariely’s other studies on what makes us feel good about our work
1. Productivity increases when we see the fruits of our labor
2. If our work is less appreciated, the more money we want for us to do the job.
3. We feel prouder if we finish a harder project.
4. We feel motivated, even unconsciously if we are aware that our work is of help to others.
5. Of our work is promised to help others we are more likely not to break rules.
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Create a Kinder Mind
Sometimes we beat ourselves up in order for us to push harder. This might be helpful in some cases but we have to realize that these are just the exemptions and not the rules. Here are some tips that would help you be kinder to yourself and overcome self-esteem issues.
1. Journaling. This is no ordinary journaling where you just write whatever you feel without filtering the bad from the good. Find something good to say amidst the bad.
2. Eliminate the usage of “should”, “must do” or “have to”, instead use a kinder approach like “I choose to”.
3. Smile. Smiling makes you feel good inside.
4. Accept that you don’t have to like each other.
5. Examine how each decision makes you feel about yourself.
6. Celebrate the achievements of the goals you set.
7. Walk away from the people who do not treat you with