Many people, especially those who are already doing well, struggle with motivation. That represents a significant loss of potential, because those who have already achieved some level of success have demonstrated their ability to channel motivation into output.
While I think that it’s important to be able to work with as little motivation as possible, there’s no point in making things harder than they have to be. Working is easier and more enjoyable when we are properly motivated, so learning to motivate ourselves is a valuable skill. It is possible, and maybe even preferable, to be motivated by work itself. If you are not able to love your work and be motivated by it, you are definitely in the wrong field. However, all of us go through periods of time when our immediate tasks are not overly motivating.
Consider external motivation to be the ignition key to your productivity engine. Work is usually most motivating when you’re in the zone and working on an interesting problem, but sometimes we need a little push to get there.
Work for the sake of work, appreciate what you have, and don’t become such a workaholic that you miss out on the joys of life. However, think big. What would be worthwhile to work extremely hard for? What would get you out of bed excited to go to work in the morning? You are not required to publicly share or even be proud of your motivation. Find it first, then channel it into great work, and then think about what you want and examine the motivations behind it.
How do you stay motivated at work? Tell me in the comments. I love to hear from you.
Be Inspired..!! 
Loving your field is only possible once you have experienced it. And is tough to change with the credentials required. That said I do agree that motivation is important, experienced or not in a field
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I agree with your words
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Zéro motivation in my world! I am proud of myself for all the hard work and titles I’ve got so far. However, the work environment is progressively getting worse! Less employees and more pressure on current employees.
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I can relate to that Carolina and the thought of quitting has actually crossed my mind more often these days. One of the primary reasons top performers leave is a sense that their career advancement is not proceeding as planned. “It makes no difference whether they like what they’re working on, who they’re working with, or whether they’re compensated fairly or more than fairly.
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Let’s hope for the best!
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Fingers crossed for both you and me.
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Thank you! 😊
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Always be happy with what you do. When you get bored, stop for a while and find a new thing. I have a small English course at home and I also do baking. The baking is the second activity (small business) to distract me from the boredom of teaching that often occurs.
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That’s wonderful Rumah. I am so happy you enjoy doing what you love. Bless you!!
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