Get Motivated    

I would like to mention a topic that has come up in discussions with clients in recent weeks: motivation. As it was put to me yesterday, “how do we get motivated?” 

It all begins with your mental framework. To construct a mental framework that will enable motivation to occur, we need to understand what motivation is. The word ‘motivation’ originates from the Latin word ‘motus’ meaning ‘move’. Conceptually motivation involves the desire for movement from one ‘state’ (cognitive/emotional/physiological) to another. To do this we have to discover and explore our uniquely constructed meaning-making processes – as these enable us to be energised to change our behaviour.

Your orientation towards, and purpose for, motivation matters too. Motivation can be directed towards avoidance. A person may be aiming to eliminate threat or avoid pain and conflict. It can also be related to achievement: attaining a new personal goal, learning a new skill or wanting to demonstrate high-level competence to others.

Depth psychology approaches enable you to create, maintain and sustain a mental framework for motivation. This is because we must engage in the type of reflection that helps us understand the deeper structures of our consciousness. We may have to confront our own beliefs and constructs about our potential to change so that we can discover new knowledge about who we are and what we can achieve. This ongoing process is necessary if we are to fulfil our potential and be the best that we can be.

At Hanover Executive we have expert psychologists that can help you and your teams “get motivated” - and stay motivated - so that you and your business can raise your game and maximise your performance.

To arrange a meeting to discuss your needs or the needs of your team, please contact us.