1. Motivation
Welcome to
chapter six
„motivation“

2. Motivation
This chapter will help you
to figure out methods on
how to successfully
overcome motivational
downfalls and lack of
motivation and drive

3. Motivation
How do I motivate
myself for the e-
training course or my
daily challenges at
work over and over
again?

4. Motivation
I am going to tell you
how you can boost your
self motivation but at
first we have a look at
the learning objectives
of this chapter!

5. Motivation
Perfect!

6. Learning Objectives
 Develop skills to motivate yoursel for the e-training course / your daily working
life

7. What Does Motivation Mean?
What Does
Motivation
exactly
Mean?

8. What Does Motivation Mean?
Motivation describes the
pursuit of goals or desirable
objects for the human
being and it is based on
emotional and neuronal
activities. Motivation
triggers the readiness to
act and is therefore a
„driving force“ for behavior

9. What Does Motivation Mean?
Do not worry, in
the following I
will explain
„motivation“
closer!

10. Motivation
…scientific studies show that
 Motivation and self-motivation are important key qualifications in the job world
 Motivated employees are more successful in most cases
 Motivation is the most important design element for effective e-learning
 The learners’ motivation has an impact on the quality of learning
 Greater motivation leads to higher test scores in assessments/exams

11. Motivation
 According to research only 13% of all employees are engaged and motivated at
work
 67% work according to instructions and rules
 20% already quit their job internally and simply waste time in the office (lack of
motivation)
That does not have to be the case. Our tips for increased motivation at work
should help you to restart the system and accelerate again!

12. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods (you can motivate yourself indirectly)
 Direct Methods (you can motivate yourself directly)

13. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods Good framework conditions:
 Direct Methods  Enough sleep (e.g. before you start
with the e-training course)
 Physical exercise
 No disturbances (make
sure the surrounding noise isn't too
loud or distracting –when you
complete the training- )

14. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods
As a reminder: SMART-criteria
 Direct Methods
S - Specific
 Setting Goals M - Measurable
A - Ambitious
R - Realistic
T – Terminated

15. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  After difficult and exhausting tasks:
Self-Reward (e.g. after
 Direct Methods you have successfully completed the
e-training course)
 Setting Goals
 Setting intermediate goals
 Creating a Sense of
 Cross out tasks from your TO – DO
Accomplishments
lists
 Learn inspirations from others

16. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods
 Direct Methods
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests

17. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Compare previous knowledge with
new products/new product lines
 Direct Methods
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests

18. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Compare previous knowledge with
current knowledge (e.g. did you
 Direct Methods learn something new?)
 Engagement with products:
 Setting Goals
 Collect previous information
 Be clear on the purpose/usage of
 Creating a Sense of
the product
Accomplishments
 Highlight competitive advantages
 Look for applications
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Research continuous information

19. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Compare previous knowledge with
current knowledge (e.g. did you
 Direct Methods learn something new?)
 Engagement with products:
 Setting Goals
 Collect previous information
 Creating a Sense of  Be clear on the purpose/usage of
Accomplishments the product
 Highlight competitive advantages
 Look for applications
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Research continuous information
The more you know about
something the more you will
realize that certain things are
interesting about a product!

20. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods
 Direct Methods
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

21. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Challenges instead of problems,
obligations, or threats
 Direct Methods
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

22. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Challenges instead of problems,
obligations, or threats
 Direct Methods
 No prejudice
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

23. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Challenges instead of problems,
obligations, or threats
 Direct Methods
 No prejudice
 Setting Goals
 Take advantage of your experience
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

24. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods  Challenges instead of problems,
obligations, or threats
 Direct Methods
 No prejudice
 Setting Goals
 Take advantage of your experience
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments  Upright posture and facial
expressions
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

25. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods
 Direct Methods
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

26. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods You can determine your
motivation yourself! You are
 Direct Methods in charge of your destiny!
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

27. Self-Motivation
 Indirect Methods
You are responsible
 Direct Methods
of how you want to
be!
 Setting Goals
 Creating a Sense of
Accomplishments
 Triggering Your Own Interests
 Having a Positive Mindset

28. Celebrate Yourself!!!
Many times we feel a lack of motivation when we don‘t
receive a lot of recognition and appreciation. You
cannot expect that people will applaud you whenever
you accomplish a certain task or challenge. In order to
remain motivated you have to acknowledge and value
your own successes. Celebrate yourself every now and
then after accomplishing a big obstacle. Self-praise is
the answer! Let your partner know as well. Enjoy the
beauty of being „done“ with something. When you
finish certain tasks with that attitude in your mind you
will for sure have more fun next time you face a
challenge of this degree. Then, you will relate it to
something positive and good.

29. Bottom Line
 For the purpose of self-motivation set daily, weekly, and monthly events that
trigger fun and pleasure within yourself
 Attach guiding principles and values to each and every day
 Exaggerating perfectionism can create too high expectations and can lead to
demotivation
 Take small steps towards the large goal of task-completion, go step by step and
celebrate each of them when accomplished
 Be excited about what you accomplished each and every day at work
 Only schedule the amount of meetings that you can go to and be prepared for.
Time-management is a big part of motivation. Don‘t hesitate to say NO when
too much is demanded...