Motivation is something that makes us to do an effort, to take steps to reach our goal. Without motivation we are unable to do any task or achieve our goals. Motivated people have a positive outlook, they’re excited about what they’re doing, and they know that they’re investing their time in something that’s truly worthwhile.

There are some people who are capable of motivating themselves – they have inner motivation towards their work while some others need it from others. There are few people who get motivated from external factors like a word of appreciation, good environment, support from a closed one etc.

Motivation is about moving people to act in a way that achieves a specific and immediate goal. When you’re motivating people to do something they may not necessarily want to do, you have to offer them something they want in return.

You can always keep motivating people around you be it your friends, colleague, employees, or family members. Here are few ways to motivate others…

Trust people. When you’re motivating people, you’re not telling them exactly what to do or giving them precise directions. You’re empowering them to be their best, trusting that they will then do the right thing. Only with a firm trust in others you will able to motivate them.

Treat People Kindly: You might not know it, but it’s a big motivation booster when people are treated right. People enjoy knowing when they’re doing a good job and enjoy working with people that treat others with kindness.

Be a Good Listener. No one likes to feel like they don’t matter. People enjoy feeling like they’re making a difference. Always listen to what others have to say or share about their goals. This will make them think more about their goals and try finding ways to achieve it.

Give rewards: Rewards are always motivating. You can give rewards in form of a gift, money or few words of praise. Sometimes people feel like completing tasks so that they can have reward at the end hence, reward is one of the strong motivating forces.

Tell them what they are up to: Letting people know how much they have done and how they have done would motivate them to do further. From time to time give feedback about their work.

Challenge them. People aren’t inspired by doing the ordinary or by meeting expectations. They’re inspired by the exertion, creativity, and sacrifice needed to exceed what they themselves thought possible. So ask them to do which they have never done or they find it difficult to do.

Tell about strengths: Let them know what their strengths are. Sometimes we ourselves fail to notice our strengths but when others tell it to us we realise and start making use of them. Knowing their strengths will inspire them from within when they are stuck at something and unable to take steps ahead.

Motivating others isn’t an easy task but you can surely do it if you follow certain things. Also until and unless you yourself are motivated you cannot motivate others. First motivate yourself in order to motivate others.

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