Whether you realize it or not, motivation is a huge force in your life; and it needs to be harnessed in order to excel and actually enjoy whatever it is that you’re doing on a daily basis. Unfortunately, many overgeneralize the word motivation. We think of being either motivated or demotivated as a simple YES or NO state of being.
What is Motivation?
But motivation is not a switch. Motivation is a flow. To feel motivated, you need to dive beyond the surface. Just reading a motivational quote, being encouraged by your friends or even mentor won’t help you build sustainable motivation in the long run.
You can think of the motivation that we want to achieve like the Sun (self-sustaining and long lasting), which supplies a constant influx of energy to all life on Earth. Just like the Sun, your motivation engine has different layers, starting from the core and spreading out to the surface. The surface is what you see, but the real process is driven from the core; and that’s the most important part.
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If you can create a self-sustaining motivation engine, you’ll not only be able to find more meaning and purpose in your life, but you’ll be able to enjoy every minute of what you’re doing, which will make your roles and responsibilities less of a chore. Now wouldn’t that be a game changer?
Self-Sustaining Motivation Engine
Let me help you understand this motivation flow better, by breaking down the Motivation Engine into 3 parts:
- Core – Purpose
- Support – Enablers
- Surface – Acknowledgement
I’d say we’re most familiar with layers 2 and 3, as we come into direct contact with both of them frequently.
The Second Layer: Support – Enablers
In essence, the second layer of the Motivation Engine (also known as Enablers) is what supports your goals. They can magnify the motivation core you have, or speed up the momentum that you build. Basically, they create favorable circumstances for things to go smoothly.
The Third Layer: Surface – Acknowledgement
The third layer, also known as Acknowledgement, encompasses any type of external recognition that might give you motivation. It may come in the form of respect or recognition, such as compliments and praise.
Or it could be emotional support through encouragement, feedback and constructive criticism. It could also be affiliation, where you have mutual companions or buddies sharing the same goal or burden with you.
This is generally what you see on the surface when you look at other people. You see the external acknowledgement, respect, and recognition they’re getting.
The Innermost Layer: Core – Purpose
But what’s most important, and the true driving force behind your Motivation flow, is the innermost core – your Purpose. Your purpose is what differentiates the motivated from the demotivated, the achievers from the underachievers, the happy from the unhappy.
Your motivational core is your Purpose, and is sustained by two things: Having Meaning, and Forward Movement. With these two as a foundation, you’ll have a power source that will feed you motivational energy indefinitely.
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So why not take some time today and do a quick reflection of where you’re at now? Go Find Your Motivation and Be Happy Everyday.
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