Motivation

I have spent a good amount of time studying and training on the topic of motivation. It is particularly interesting, though, when I have an experience that either motivates or de-motivates me. It is a real-life example that I always try and incorporate into a training session - in one way or another.

My new office was white. White walls - all of them. Several months ago, when I looked at the space, I had a grandeous plan for how I would paint and decorate. As time went on and expenses grew, I decided I would wait until I secured a client before I spent the money on making my space wonderful. So last week, I worked in a white office. This space was so uninspriring and unmotivating that by Friday, I had enough. On Sunday, I bought the paint. And today I painted.

Everything I know about motivation says that one person can not motivate another. What they can do is create an environment in which a person can find their own motivation. So that is what I did - created an environment where I can achieve motivation at work. Pretty good idea (and investment for that matter) for a new business person who needs to stay on the top of her game all of the time.

So today's challenge to you is this: what can you do to your space - your environment, that makes you feel better and more motivated in it? Then - do it! You won't be sorry.