Tag: “Motivation”

Actions are the engine that drives your productivity. Without actions nothing happens, or worse, things that you have no control over will happen taking you to no place in particular. Probably a place you don’t like to be in.

How would you like to be in a few years? You’ve probably read or heard this question in countless places, but you’ve never taken it seriously, because you believe that thinking about “it” isn’t going to lead you to “it”. Or because you don’t want to face the harsh reality: Are you who you’ve always wanted to be? Are you doing what you’ve always dreamed to do?

Having an active career can be rewarding, inspiring, and fulfilling. Going to work each day knowing you matter and make a difference can be great motivation to get up and moving. On the other end of the spectrum, though, doing the same thing day in and day out at work can get tedious and boring. If you find yourself stuck in an unfulfilling career pattern, you may need help breaking free of your rut. Luckily, there are plenty of suggestions that can help you move on to bigger and better things.

Most employers seem to think that money is the most important factor in job satisfaction. After all, people work to earn a living and a competitive salary does seem like a reasonable exchange for their services. However, there’s more to work than just money. There are different factors that play into workplace happiness and productivity.

Laziness, together with fear, is one of the greatest enemies of actions. Although it usually has a negative connotation, the truth is that laziness is somehow included in animal and human nature. It’s the unwillingness to work or use energy, despite having the ability to do so, and there can be different causes: