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Motivation MattersMotivate yourself and others

to achieve your goals

With Allie Frownfelter

mo·ti·va·tion (noun ):◦the act or process of giving someone a

reason for doing something:◦the condition of being eager to act or

work:◦a force or influence that causes

someone to do something

Motivation Defined

The Future◦ 75% of Venturers Worry about*:

Grades Money/ Getting a Job

Life Hassles◦ Friends◦ Family◦Unexpected events

*according to a BSA survey that took place in 2009

Motivation Obstacles

We don’t like Uncertainty◦Causes Unease/ Anxiety◦Set Expectations

May Inhibit Motivation◦Avoid Vagueness◦Try to reduce it◦Be flexible

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Upper: People who communicate positively about us and our worth

Downer: People who communicate negatively about us and our worth

Vulture: Extreme Downers: Constant Criticism: Exploit Weak Spots

◦ Lesson: Keep Uppers, Avoid Downers/ Vultures

Uppers, Downers, and Vultures

Increase Chance of SuccessKeeps you movingNew solutions Individual Growth

Motivation Benefits

Stop Thinking Fear!◦ Lack of Motivation◦ Loss of Energy◦Depression sets in

STAY OPTIMISTIC! Define Your Goals◦Smart Goals:

Track Progress Can Check off Achievements Reward yourself

Motivate Yourself

ONE STEP AT A TIME◦Focus = Manageability◦Big Tasks = Overwhelming

Have Fun◦Relate to Hobbies◦Take Breaks◦Do something you love

Motivate Yourself

Do Research◦Understand Task◦Find Resources◦Envision Success◦Plan your work, Work your plan

Reward Yourself◦When you finish goal◦Celebrate!◦Do Research

Motivate Yourself

YOURSELF Your VP’s/ Fellow officers Friends Family Other Groups

Motivate Others

NationalRegionArea

CouncilDistrictCrew

Individual

Reverse Pyramid of Servant Leadership

“In fact, most people spend more time planning a one-week vacation than they spend planning their life.” – Michael Hyatt

SMART Goals◦Specific◦Measurable◦Attainable◦Realistic◦ Timely

Setting Goals is Important

“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Zagler

Motivation is Important!

Spend time alone every day A loving atmosphere in your home is the

foundation for your life Judge your success by what you had to give up in

order to get it Follow the three R’s◦Respect yourself◦Respect others◦Responsibility for all your actions

Daily Motivation - Dali Lama

Llama, Dali. "Dalai Lama Quotes." BrainyQuote. Xplore. 08 Apr. 2014.

Hayatt, Michael. "Life Plan." Michael Hyatt. 08 Apr. 2014.

"Motivation." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster. 8 Apr. 2014.

Wood, Julia T. (2013-01-01). Communication Mosaics: An Introduction to the Field of Communication

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