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Motivation Matters. Motivate yourself and others to achieve your goals. With Allie Frownfelter. Motivation Defined. mo·ti·va·tion ( noun ): the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something : the condition of being eager to act or work:
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Motivation Matters Motivate yourself and others to achieve your goals With Allie Frownfelter
Motivation Defined • mo·ti·va·tion (noun ): • the act or process of giving someone a reason for doing something: • the condition of being eager to act or work: • a force or influence that causes someone to do something
Motivation Obstacles • The Future • 75% of Venturers Worry about*: • Grades • Money/ Getting a Job • Life Hassles • Friends • Family • Unexpected events *according to a BSA survey that took place in 2009
Uncertainty Reduction Theory • We don’t like Uncertainty • Causes Unease/ Anxiety • Set Expectations • May Inhibit Motivation • Avoid Vagueness • Try to reduce it • Be flexible
Uppers, Downers, and Vultures • Upper: People who communicate positively about us and our worth • Downer: People who communicate negatively about us and our worth • Vulture: Extreme Downers: Constant Criticism: Exploit Weak Spots • Lesson: Keep Uppers, Avoid Downers/ Vultures
Motivation Benefits • Increase Chance of Success • Keeps you moving • New solutions • Individual Growth
Motivate Yourself • Stop Thinking Fear! • Lack of Motivation • Loss of Energy • Depression sets in • STAY OPTIMISTIC! • Define Your Goals • Smart Goals: • Track Progress • Can Check off Achievements • Reward yourself
Motivate Yourself • ONE STEP AT A TIME • Focus = Manageability • Big Tasks = Overwhelming • Have Fun • Relate to Hobbies • Take Breaks • Do something you love
Motivate Yourself • Do Research • Understand Task • Find Resources • Envision Success • Plan your work, Work your plan • Reward Yourself • When you finish goal • Celebrate! • Do Research
Motivate Others • YOURSELF • Your VP’s/ Fellow officers • Friends • Family • Other Groups
Reverse Pyramid of Servant Leadership Individual Crew District Council Area Region National
Setting Goals is Important • “In fact, most people spend more time planning a one-week vacation than they spend planning their life.” – Michael Hyatt • SMART Goals • Specific • Measurable • Attainable • Realistic • Timely
Motivation is Important! • “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” – ZigZagler
Daily Motivation - Dali Lama • Spend time alone every day • A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life • Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it • Follow the three R’s • Respect yourself • Respect others • Responsibility for all your actions
Sources • Llama, Dali. "Dalai Lama Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore. 08 Apr. 2014. • Hayatt, Michael. "Life Plan." Michael Hyatt. 08 Apr. 2014. • "Motivation." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster. 8 Apr. 2014. • Wood, Julia T. (2013-01-01). Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication