We have learned a lot about Monday motivation. Everyone knows that Monday is the start of the week. Also, everybody wants to start a week with having great motivation level. Does this really happen? Do all people get motivated every Monday??? We see some people around motivated and some lazy at 1st working day after weekend.
Today, we’re going to talk about why some ways of making people excited might not always work. It’s not that trying to make people excited is always a bad idea. But sometimes, the usual ways we try to do it don’t work well or cause unexpected problems. Let’s find out why!
People are already motivated:
On Mondays, lots of people feel excited and ready to do things. Also, we all have things inside us that make us want to do stuff. It’s not just about getting prizes or being told what to do. It’s important to help people find what makes them want to do things on their own. Instead of telling them what to do, we should try to understand what they really like and want to achieve.
Short-term vs. long-term:
Sometimes, when we get rewards, we feel happy for a little while, but it doesn’t last long. The real excitement comes from inside us. When we learn to do things on our own by learning new stuff, and geting better at it.That’s what keeps us excited on Mondays and helps us do well all week.
Misaligned motivators:
Sometimes, if we get rewards for doing something, it might not feel right if it doesn’t match what we really care about. Also, being rewarded just for doing well might even make us less excited inside.
On Mondays, it’s good to set goals for the week and make sure our work connects to what we believe in. Moreover, understanding how our work is important and fits into our bigger plans can make us feel more motivated.
Controlling vs. empowering:
Excessive external motivators can be controlling and suppress creativity and self-sufficiency of the individual.
Empowering people with ownership, responsibility, and sense of accountability fosters a fuel to internal motivation.
Individual vs. one-size-fits-all:
What makes one person excited may not make another person excited. So, by trying to use the same way to motivate everyone might make some people feel left out.
It’s important to know how each person is different – what they like and what they need. This helps us find the best way to help each person do their best.
So, for Monday Motivation; what should you do instead?
- Shift from “motivating” to “facilitating”: Create an environment that creates mindset by allowing upbeat motivation to flourish.
- Focus on meaning and purpose: Make goals for each week and make sure what you do is part of a bigger plan. Also, support others and show them how important their contribution is.
- Empower, not control: Provide ownership, responsibility, and control over tasks, generating a sense of accountability.
- Personalize your approach: Get to know your team members and tailor your motivation strategies to their individual needs and aspirations.
- Encourage continuous learning and growth: Provide opportunities for development and skill-building, keeping people engaged and motivated to strive for improvement.
If we know that the usual ways of making people excited have some problems, we can try different ways that work better. Shift your mind and do not only depend on your “Monday Motivation”.
Moreover, I suggest you to read book “Why Motivating People does not work” by Susan Fowler by following the link.