Why is it so hard for people to keep promises?

Motivation

The desire within a person that drives them toward action is called motivation. Motivation is more than the reason we do things; it is also the determining factor in how well we do things. Motivation determines what our focus of effort will be (our direction), how much effort we will apply toward achieving our goals (our performance level), and how long we will stay committed to the task (our persistence). Some motivating forces drive us to work hard, but only for a short time: a pep talk, for instance. The key for optimum organizational performance is to find ways to sustain high levels of direction, performance level and persistence in our employees. That is why the study of motivation is important to us. By understanding what drives our workforce, we can motivate them to succeed.

Motivation can be understood, monitored, and managed according to three major theories: reinforcement theories, content theories, and process theories. Different cultures value different things so individuals within those cultures will be motivated in different ways. Even if operating in a global environment, motivational theories can help you achieve organizational success – but you must insure that you understand what makes the workforce “tick” before applying these theories. These theories also apply to yourself.

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I just had one of those moments when everything is great. I think they happen more often than I realize but do love when the hit me. I'm in a healthy relationship, my daughter's perfect and growing beautifully, the boys are good and CQ has an A in Spanish. We just had a great visit with my sis, school is back in session, and my love comes home today.Lucky me <3

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I'm learning real fast that finding the balance between school, homework, and a 2 month old is going to much more difficult than I imagined. I hear her now.