Motivation Archives

How to Motivate Your Team to Do Their Best

Do you feel like your team is disconnected from the goals of your organization? How can you bridge that disconnect and get your team excited about your vision? Many companies suffer a disconnect between the grand vision of the organization and the motivations of its individual team members. As a result, employees lack the motivation to consistently meet and exceed expectations. To bridge this disconnect, create and celebrate meaningful milestones that matter to your team members on a personal level. Here is how to motivate your team to do their best.

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem if You’re Codependent

Do you suffer from codependency traits? What steps can you take to nurture your confidence? If you have a codependent personality, then you likely suffer from self-esteem issues as well. In her book Codependent No More, Melody Beattie provides advice for codependents to boost their self-esteem and explains why they may be lacking confidence in the first place. Here’s how to boost self-esteem.

How to Be Satisfied With Life: The 3 Keys to Happiness

Do you feel dissatisfied with your life? Do you often have to do things you don’t like? In his book Think Like a Monk, former monk Jay Shetty says that we all have to do activities that we don’t enjoy in life. Instead of letting this bring you down, Shetty says to reframe how you look at everything you do and to see how they align with your values, what you can gain from them, and analyze why you may not like a certain task. Here is Shetty’s advice on how to be satisfied with life no matter what you’re

Robin Sharma: How to Live Every Day to the Fullest

What does it mean to live every day to the fullest? Is it possible to live a full life without taking any risks? People often throw around the phrase “live your life to the fullest” as if it’s something straightforward and simple, but it’s easier said than done. In his book Who Will Cry When You Die?, Robin Sharma makes this advice actionable by providing five tips on how to make each day count. Here is Sharma’s advice on how to live life to the fullest.

Find Your Values to Escape the Cycle of Dissatisfaction

Do you know what your values are in life? Why does Jay Shetty say it’s so important to find your values and live by them? Can you change your values? In his book Think Like a Monk, former monk, author, and life coach Jay Shetty discusses the importance of setting clear values for yourself. Once you’ve set those values, it’s your job to examine your life and your choices and decide whether your current life and decisions align with your values—if not, it’s time to make some changes. Here’s how to clarify your core values in life.

The Psychology of Regret: What Causes It?

What are the main factors that cause regret? Are there any benefits to feeling regret? There are three main contributors to regret: omission bias, the nearness effect, and responsibility. Regret often makes us feel bad, but in some cases, it can actually be a good thing. There are also some steps you can take to benefit from your regret. Continue below to learn about the psychology of regret.

Giving Recognition: An Underrated Practice

Why is giving recognition for excellent work important? What’s the best way to show someone their effort has been noticed and appreciated? There’s a common misconception that people who work hard are likely to feel proud of their work. But it’s not so simple: Pride doesn’t come from hard work alone—it comes from the results of your hard work being noticed. In their book The Power of Moments, Chip and Dan Heath suggest two ways of giving recognition: 1) give frequent, personal recognition, and 2) make progress visible. We’ll explore both of these methods below.

8 Examples of Development Goals to Set for Yourself

Are you looking to better yourself? What are some examples of development goals that you should set for yourself? Setting personal development goals for yourself requires focusing on yourself and acknowledging your needs. For that reason, many people have a difficult time setting personal goals and following through with them. These goals are especially useful for people who struggle with codependency and self-esteem. Here are eight examples of good goals to set for yourself this year.

Robin Sharma on the Importance of Mentorship

Why does Robin Sharma say that everyone should have mentors (whether they’re alive or dead)? Why should you go the extra mile to build close friendships? In his book Who Will Cry When You Die?, author and self-help professional Robin Sharma insists that every person should have mentors in life. This is because it’s impossible to learn everything you need by yourself. Mentorship can help you gain second-hand wisdom and speed up your personal growth. Here is why the importance of mentorship cannot be underestimated.

Celebrating Small Wins Will Keep You Motivated

Do you celebrate your small wins? Why is it important to celebrate small achievements on the way towards a big goal? Celebrating small wins sparks powerful feelings of accomplishment and motivation and serves to remind you of the value of your hard work. Studies have also shown that continuously celebrating small wins achievements is a fairly easy way to boost your overall happiness—it’s much easier to continue pursuing a goal when it feels good, or even fun, rather than like a chore. Here is how to build small wins into the path towards your goal.