HOW NOT TO DAMPEN MOTIVATION

. People who reduce or dampen motivation in others rarely set out deliberately to do so. In fact they normally try to achieve the opposite effect. They believe in getting the job done and are simply communicating, unfortunately their manner and attitude cause them to be losers in the game of motivation. Once they see the error of their ways their influence changes to positive. You cannot-˜go it alone’ if you want to be a WINNER.

Using negative words on yourself or others will not get the behaviours or success you want. It will bring you problems including some rebellion against you personally. Negatives cause debilitation and loss of energy. DO YOU CRITICISE TOO MUCH? When you are negative other people will offer you less help and support. NEGATIVES DO NOT WORK POSITIVES DO Everyone dampens motivation, it is a subconscious process. We always recognise it when others do it to us, however, it is rare to recognise it when we do it ourselves or to other people. Being the target creates an emotional reaction in you often felt physically. Moving into this LOSING TRIANGLE is the result of dampening motivation. A further form of motivation dampening is when you make others feel guilty and defensive. usually caused by spoken messages which indicate ‘RIGHT OR WRONG’ or ‘BLAME ANDF GUILT’. Blaming other people in particular has very negative impact on motivation. LOSERS always try to look backwards and find someone to blame, wasting and energy with no beneficial result. Proving someone is wrong just to prove you are right is a motivation dampening activity both for you and others UNLESS YOU SEEK TO correct the situation. WINNERS adopt an alternative and healthier, more creative problem solving approach to ensure motivation to the future is maintained. Rather than wasting time discussing details of what you did wrong yesterday they help others get the job done today. PROVING WHO IS RIGHT TAKES TIME AND WASTES LIFE AND MOTIVATION. When you want to stimulate action and enthusiasm, its vital to promote positive feelings and harmony. Creating a caring and supportive environment will bring loyalty and dependability among colleagues, friends and family. MOTIVATION AND CREATIVITY HAPPENS WHEN YOU SPEAK AND BEHAVE POSITIVELY. To combat -˜motivation dampening’ messages: Winners reward helpful behaviour with appreciation and approval. Winners work at maintaining an atmosphere of caring and harmony. Winners accept their part in unhappy situations. Winners ask others for their point of view and listen fully to answers. Winners encourage participation and achievement. Winners assert their thoughts and ideas with others. Winners speak up when subject to -˜motivation dampening’ always. MOTIVATION INCREASES WHEN YOU GIVE POSITIVES HONESTLY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS. YOU DESERVE TO BE MOTIVATED SO DO YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COLLEAGUES. Contactfor all your self help guides

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