We all know the feeling of looking out over the day ahead and feeling uninspired – but do we know what can actually be done about it? Whether we want to increase motivation to fulfill our own goals or to increase motivation in those around us, here are some suggestions that just might pay off.

Increasing Self Motivation

Knowing that the best of us have our off days, the blog Zen Habits has published an article, “16 Ways to Get Motivated When You’re in a Slump,” to help get us through the tough times and increase motivation to achieve our personal goals. This invaluable list includes practical, sensible suggestions that speak to the heart of the problem. For example, number 12 says to go for small successes that can later be built upon, and number 8 suggests getting support, either from friends who want to see you succeed, or from others who share a similar goal.

At Found-Here.Info, an insightful article deepens inside some of the actions that can be taken to increase one’s self-motivation, such as making active choices, setting goals and choosing significant role models. And at Ririan Project, the author begins by suggesting that readers find a beautiful rock and write upon it an inspirational word that will help them increase motivation to do whatever they must throughout the day. This is followed by an A-Z guide to motivation and happiness – one liners only, but helpful reminders of how to stay focused and on track.

Motivating Others

Increasing one’s own motivation is one thing; to help one’s staff increase motivation to fulfil their jobs to the best of their ability and beyond is quite another.

The Project Management blog provides 6 suggestions to improve motivation and morale at the office. Most revolve around the concept of viewing one’s employees as individuals with their own lives that need to be respected. Another is to ensure that the work is interesting and challenging enough to keep workers motivated.

At HRGuru, Suzanne Bates explores “The Top 5 Myths about Motivating Employees.” Here, she blows certain misconceptions out of the water, some of which may surprise you – such as the belief that money is the best way to increase motivation to do something, or that some people simply cannot be motivated.

And finally, at Leading with Kindness, we have the “Top 10 Tips to Motivate Employees.” One novel tip is to consider that a workspace that is architecturally inspiring can go a long way towards motivating one’s workers. Another is to project a mission beyond that of ’success’ and ‘making money’ to one of making the world a better place. People will feel motivated to be part of that vision.

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