Self Motivation Leads to
SUCCESS
S.K.Mohanty-HR & Training
Consultant

Self Motivation ?
Self motivation is the inspiration behind
your behavior and actions. It is an important
mechanism that will help you to reach your
goal, without external influence. Self
motivation improves your confidence and
self-esteem, as well as gives you strength to
achieve your goal.

Copyright 2001 by Allyn and Bacon
Maslow’s Hierarchy
Self-
Actualization
Need
Aesthetic Needs
Need to know & Understand
Esteem Needs
Belongingness & Love Needs
Safety Needs
Physiological Needs
Being (growth)Being (growth)
NeedsNeeds
DeficiencyDeficiency
NeedsNeeds
Motivation increasesMotivation increases
as needs are metas needs are met
MotivationMotivation
decreasesdecreases
as needsas needs
are metare met

Maslow’s Hierarchy

Goal Setting
Learning to Work Efficiently and Effectively

Why do we set goals ?
By setting goals and measuring their
achievement you can:
•Focus on what is most important to accomplish
on a daily/weekly/ annual basis
•Provide a unified direction for your team
•Achieve more and devote less energy to
noncritical tasks
•Motivate your team and boost its overall job
satisfaction

Short Term and Long Term
Goals
•Goals differ in terms of time frame and
importance. Short-term goals are achievable within
one or two months.
• long-term goals are achievable over the course of
several months or even years.

How goals are set ?
•As a leader, you are responsible for setting
chapter and individual goals. You also
need to work with your team members to
develop their individual goals.
•The two most common methods of goal
setting are top-down and bottom-up.
Top-down goal setting: Leadership sets broad
goals, and each subordinate sets goals to
support those of the Leadership.
 Bottom-up goal setting: Subordinate develop
individual goals and the Leadership integrates
them into larger goals.

What Makes Goals Effective?
Goals are your roadmap, so they must be clear and
easy to understand. Effective goals:
•Are written down in specific terms, have time frames,
and are measurable.
•Yield a payoff that you value. You must buy into the
goal; otherwise, you will lose your motivation when you
hit obstacles.
•Are driven by organizational strategy and direction, and
are important to the organization.
•Are achievable but challenging, and provide room for
growth.

Tips for Setting Goals
•Keep a running list of possible goals to consider when
brainstorming your goal list.
•Make sure that your goals fit into your leadership’s and
organization’s goals.
•Keep goals SMART!
•Write your goals down and keep the list visible.
•Combine tasks from different goals where possible.

Beliefs about ability
•Entity view
•Incremental view
•Developmental differences

Why Goals Improve Performance
•Direct attention to the task at hand
•Mobilize effort
•Increase persistence
•Promote development of new strategies

It is very important to make realistic goals. They should not be
extraordinary and unreachable. Firstly, discover your strengths,
your fortes and also your limits; only then, set your goals. You
should also have a blueprint of your plan. Your action plan must be
flexible, so that it lasts long.
Make concrete plans

Positive attitude
Your attitude is your biggest asset. Positive
thinking is extremely important as your
thoughts and attitude will influence your
plans and actions. Do not let negative
thoughts or people influence you. Do not get
frustrated or depressed. Write your positive
aspects and achievements. It will definitely
boost your self-confidence.
Self Motivation Tips

Procrastination is your enemy
Delaying your day's work will
lengthen your time in achieving
your goal. Avoid being lazy.
Taking breaks to get refreshed is
accepted, but not putting things
off for the next
day. Procrastination is a
hindrance in your progress.
Harmful external forces likes negative
thoughts and ideas must be completely
blocked. You should never lose your mental
balance under any circumstances. You
should not be nervous or depressed. Do not let
emotions empower any of your actions.
Self Motivation Tips

Never quit
If you follow the right
plan and procedure, you
are sure to succeed. But,
there may be times
when things can go
wrong. However, you
must never lose hope.
Keep on trying, find out
what is wrong but do
not quit. Memorize the
famous quote, Losers
quit when they are
tired, Champions quit
when they hold gold.
Self Motivation Tips

So, gear up and get started.
Reward yourself, even if you
make any single accomplishment.
Believe in yourself so that you
can easily self-motivate yourself.
Recall these self motivation skills
daily, and you are sure to
succeed!

Thank You