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MOTIVATION

This can be described as a zest or a drive that pushes one to achieve greater heights. Getting somebody to do something because they want to do it. Motivation is not only about monetary incentives but the way the employee is treated at the workplace, working environment, development of skills, change management, work life balance, workload and general worklife of that employee.

7 RULES OF SELF-MOTIVATION

Set a major goal, but follow a path. The path has mini goals that go in many directions. When you learn to succeed at mini goals, you will be motivated to challenge grand goals. Finish what you start. A half finished project is of no use to anyone. Quitting is a habit. Develop the habit of finishing self-motivated projects Socialize with others of similar interest. Mutual support is motivating. We will develop the attitudes of our five best friends. If they are losers, we will be a loser. If they are winners, we will be a winner. Learn how to learn. Dependency on others for knowledge supports the habit of procrastination. Man has the ability to learn without instructors. In fact, when we learn the art of self-education we will find, if not create, opportunity to find success beyond our wildest dreams.

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Harmonize natural talent with interest that motivates. Natural talent creates motivation, motivation creates persistence and persistence gets the job done. Increase knowledge of subjects that inspires. The more we know about a subject, the more we want to learn about it. A self-propelled upward spiral develops. Take risk. Failure and bouncing back are elements of motivation. Failure is a learning tool. No one has ever succeeded at anything worthwhile without a string of failures.

SELF-MOTIVATION
Attitude - self confidence - Self esteem - Self fulfillment - Self reflection - Self driven Goal directed planning - Bench marking Self development - Higher studies - Wide reading - Talent channeling - Team teaching

TEAM MOTIVATION

CLEAR VISIOIN CLEAR MISSION STRATEGIC PLAN DELEGATION RECIPROCITY EMPATHY COFINDETIALITY COUNSELLING PERFORMANCE BASED APPRAISSAL APPRECIATION PARTICIPATORY DECISION TALENT TAPPING RECOMMENDATION FOR PROMOTION INCETIVES ACCOUNTABILITY

INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY GOOD INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS GOAL DIRECT TEAM WORK BALANCED ATTENTION CLEAR JOB DESCRIPTION FLEXIBILITY SELF MARKETING INNOVETIVE LEADERSHIP STAFF DEVELOPMENT POLICY REGULAR COUNSELLING PROMPTNESS OF DECISION

COMMON DEMOTIVATORS
Lack of confidence Worry Negative opinions Feeling unimportant Feeling of no future here Not knowing what is going on False recognition Lack of training

STRESS MANAGEMENT

WHAT IS STRESS ?

Stress is defined as a bodys reaction to internal or external stimuli that upset the bodys normal state the stimuli can be either positive or negative it largely depends on how you interpret an event. Internal stress may include , a very difficult choice, nutrition, sickness, lack of rest or sleep e.t.c External stress stimuli includes, danger, your job, relationship with others, home , finances, physical surroundings e.t.c

BASIC COMPONENTS OF STRESS

There are two basic components of stress

Stress agent/factors- this is the actual circumstance which produces the stress Response to stress this is the reaction to the stress factor.

1. ALARM

Clear warning that a stress agent is present e.g too much wok , difficulty in completion of a task. This warning alert the individual and increases a state of arousal. most people resolve this signal at this stage but if the signal becomes overwhelming the individual then moves to stage 2

2. RESISTANCE
When the stress extend beyond the initial alarm stage the individual enters into resistance stage. The person is aware of the stress factor and struggles to resolve it. If this isnt done he starts getting frustrated and a fear of failure sets making recovery difficult.

EXHAUSTION

This stage is characterized by fatigue due to sleepiness, anxiety, depression, irritability, tension, negative thoughts, anger e.t.c. Someone at this stage is suffering physically and psychologically.

CAUSES OF STRESS

Fear of unknown and fear of exposure. Change in circumstances (Transfers) Poor communication Conflict of interest Lack of appreciation Relationship with colleagues and friends Domestic problems Traumatizing event (death, rape, accident e.t.c.) Bullying Monotony Poor working environment

Overworking or under working Injury to self esteem Nursing grudges Poor time management Unfulfilled needs Unrealistic choices Financial obligation Poor health(injury, Sexual problems

SYMPTOMS OF STRESS

Depression Anxiety Fatigue absenteeism Fault finding Computing errors Lack of concentration False happiness Impatience Quick loss of temper Sleeplessness or excess of it Sweaty palms Protruding veins on forehead Menstrual disturbance Hypertension Suicide thought Murder

Withdrawal and isolation Panic Rudeness Illogical behaviour Frequent headaches Abdominal pains Loss of appetite Loss of weight Loss of memory Loss of commitment Self denial Over-indulgence Dilated eye pupil Cotton wool head lacking of a sense of humour Burnout Diarrhoea

STRESS MANAGEMENT

Positive thinking / positive people Take picnic/ beautiful landscapes Save time for relaxation /recreation Create a good working environment Choose a healthy way to eat (water) Have enough sleep and rest Do not use any type of tranquilizing drug unless prescribed. Time management(plan your activities in good time

Accept realistic criticism Free yourself from grudges and guilt Exercising Laughter and humor Meditation and prayer Avoid drugs and intoxicating substance Clear communication channels and feedback. Live within your means Avoid stressful situations Accept things you cant change END