It is important to understand what motivates you to do something so that your work will satisfy these motivators.? Many believe that making more money or getting better benefits will keep them motivated.? But neither of these is a long term motivator.
Psychologists have found that increasing amounts of money, benefits, and status are only temporarily satisfying. What motivates most of us in the long run is challenging, interesting work; the opportunity to be creative; a chance to make a contribution; a sense of achievement; recognition for our achievements or some other intrinsic value.
What is it that motivates you? Think of four instances in which you felt highly motivated to do something – in a job, at school, working on a hobby, or some other type of situation.? Please write the four instances as brief “stories” (a paragraph or two for each).? List the common threads in each of your stories. These are some of the things that you should look for when you are looking for a job.
Defining these in story form rather than just a word or phrase is VERY important.
