What is motivation? it is an extension of the word motive, it conveys the wants, need desire of a person. It brings about a stimulation that may lead to an action for an expected goal. Thus need, value, and goal form the most effective part of the process of this inspiration. But how can motivation help?
2 Dimensions of Motivation
Extrinsic when some external forces gives the power and strength.
Intrinsic Driven from inside to succeed, self-motivated.
How Can Motivation Help?
Motivation is similar to a drug, it makes you high when you are low. That is the purpose of it. There are so many ways of getting inspired.
* Books
* Audio
* Video
* One On One ( A gathering or audience )
each has their way of creating their high and each person consumes it according to their interests
Books
People who like to read books get motivated by reading books. There are hordes of writers who write to inspire people. There they describe various steps to get you motivated. Then there are autobiographies and Biographies of successful persons. They are quite inspiring and energising. Are you a person who likes to read a lot? Then motivational books are you’re high. Anthony Robbins, Stephen R Covey, Maria Shriver, Deepak Chopra, and Robin Sharma to name a few.
Audio
This is for people who like to listen, people who are busy and they can multitask, they can do two things at a time. But it’s better to listen to audio with full concentration as multi-tasking causes distraction. Motivational audio is of different types, some motivational speakers record their speech while some motivational books are converted into audio, which are easily available on the internet. Then there is some motivational music that brings a high in low feeling individual. Some of the motivational speakers are Tony Robbins, Les Brown, Oprah Winfrey, etc
Video
There is visual entertainment value in video motivation. There is films, documentaries, short films, then fictional and non-fictional format to motivate people. visual medium enhances the grasping power of people, making them more communicative. This medium has all the facilities of the other two mediums like audio and books( in the form of music and script ). Films like Goodwill Hunting, Forrest Gump, The pursuit of happiness, Life is Beautiful and A Beautiful Mind are some.
One On One
There is a sense that most severity of people come here. This is perhaps the most effective mode of communicating emotion to people directly. Many motivational speakers love to connect to the audience this way, as it gives them instant feedback. These speakers stand on a dais with a mike and connect to their audience and speak to them directly. The audience loves to hear what he or she has to say and has the freedom to ask questions if he or she has a doubt.
Motivation does provide temporary relief to the problem of the mind. The mind has created this low-life depression-like state. It needs permanent solutions.
How Different Mediums Help
- Reading inspirational books or articles can help you gain new insights and perspectives, and can provide you with practical strategies for achieving your goals.
- Listening to Motivational podcasts or watching inspirational videos can help you stay inspired when you’re on the go.
- Attending seminars or workshops can help you learn from experts and get motivated by hearing the stories of others who have achieved success.
- Working with a coach or mentor who is motivated and positive can help you stay motivated and accountable as you work towards your goals.
Getting inspired through different mediums can be a powerful way to stay focused and motivated, especially when you’re feeling stuck or uncertain. It’s important to find the medium that works best for you and be consistent in seeking out inspiration on a regular basis.
How to Use Motivation to Find Permanent Solutions
Motivation talks about reasons for being depressed or low and it also put forward a process or a path to success. Just Listening or reading to it would give temporary relief to the mind, as time passes by this mind will again retrieve to its cool original state, where it would love to coexist in a slumber form.
For motivation to work, towards a permanent solution, the present status quo has to be changed and moved to a happier level.
This is done through action, motivation itself provides solutions. to everyone’s problem, but it is in general. We just listen and ignore it or are too lazy to put it into action. If those actions are put to use, the mind will not return to its original state of existence or unfulfillment.
How to Practically put Motivation Into Use
Motivation is useless if it is not put into action. It helps in self analysis, wherein the mind steps back and studies itself objectively. Now you have the tools that you have learned from the Inspirational messages, this helps to figure out the wrong in you. But figuring out the mistake is the first part, the second part is to accept it.
After this, the next step is how to start rectifying it. Many a time it’s a habit that we are dealing with, and that would not go in a single day, It needs constant attention. Thus a plan has to be developed and diligently worked upon every day to make these lifestyle changes applicable. So swift action has to be taken with a plan so that substantial efforts are put on all levels before the inspirational enthusiasm dies an early death.
Some things we do in inspiration
- It helps to develop our goals.
- We tend to persevere ( working hard when one is inspired is a known fact ).
- We take initiative, our minds become open to new ideas and we act upon them.
- Inspiration gives the strength to get past obstacles.
Conclusion
As declared at the start of the article without any action plan getting motivated is similar to a drug that will provide a high for a temporary amount of time. It will wear away once the effect of its level loses steam. To effectively get help from these mediums, not just effective listening is required but a proper plan of action is also needed to ward off the germ of depression and lowliness that affect each one of us time and again.
FAQ
Que What are the benefits of being inspired or motivated?
Ans The benefits of inspiration are that it makes us aware of our shortcomings, thus allowing us to take action and make systematic changes in life, like time management, developing new habits, controlling thoughts, and keeping the body healthy, etc.
Que What is the power of motivation?
Ans The strength with which it impacts the receiver so as to make them change their course, and inculcate in them new ideas, new thoughts and actions could be said is the power of motivation.
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