What motivates us to take action? What motivates us to pursue our dreams?
I’ve been thinking more about motivation this week. And, specifically, what motivates us to pursue our dreams.
A couple of weeks ago, I listened to Dr Jason Fox share his learnings on the 99U conference.
One of the key things that resonated with me was that to take action, you need:
Motivation + ability + trigger
This is the behaviour model of Dr. BJ Fogg who founded the Persuasive Tech Lab at Stanford University.
Dr Fox was discussing this in the context of emailing someone straight after you meet them (essentially when you’ve been ‘triggered’ and the motivation is high).
However, this formula is also highly relevant to making a big work change.
1. Motivation: you are motivated to do it
2. Ability: You feel it is possible (ability + inspiration + real world examples)
3. Trigger: An event or circumstances prompt you to take action.
What are the triggers for you regarding seeking change at work? For me, it is long drives in the country, long breaks from work (holidays or maternity leave), or a great coaching session or development opportunity. How many of us reimagine our life over the summer holidays? Other triggers may be conflicts with managers at work, personal illness or injury, illness or injury in our families, or redundancy.
For me, these triggers make me think that life is too short not to do what I love. They make me think anything is possible. I see new ideas and opportunities. I get excited about the possibilities.
However, if I don't act on it, the motivation to change fades away. I go back to ‘work’ and work becomes the norm. And I forget my ‘pie-in-the-sky’ dreams.
And I know I’m not alone.
With that in mind, the find my niche blog focuses on:
1. Discovering your personal motivation
2. Providing inspiration and real world examples to show what is possible
3. Challenging commonly-held fears and excuses
4. A strengths-based approach to work and wellbeing
5. Supporting you to take action when you’ve been ‘triggered’
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Which things trigger your dreams of doing something more?
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