At its core, demotivation is about you not being fully committed to act. There are many reasons why you might be in this position. Cath Duncan explains ways to categorize your demotivation that can help you identify the real reasons for your unwillingness to commit to action. With a better understanding ,you can pick the right tools and strategies to get motivated again.
Source: Productive Flourishing, July 10, 2010. Link. Duncan shares ten types of demotivation and the strategies that will help you to get motivated again. You’re demotivated by:
- Fear
- Setting the wrong goals
- Lack of clarity about what you want
- Some values conflict
- Lack of autonomy
- Lack of challenge
- Grief
- Loneliness
- Burnout
- Not knowing what to do next
INSIGHTS:
When you’re afraid, even if you’re entering territory that you’ve chosen to move into, a part of you is determined to avoid going forward. Fear slows you down and makes you hesitant and careful, which can be beneficial to you, but sometimes your fears are based on your imagination rather than on an accurate assessment of the risks in your reality.
For many animal health pros with a strong dedication to serve customers, the value conflicts, goals and clarity, and not knowing what to do next will resonate. Demotivation can sneak into our daily routines, especially when we fail to plan breaks, quiet time for thought, hydration and breathing.