Sherfield and Moody Cornerstones Topic: Engage

Motivation Can Change Your Life! External motivation – outside forces or people causing you to do something Internal motivation – energy inside of you pushing you to go after what you want Key = convert external motivators into internal motivation

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Self-Actualization Top level of Maslow’s Hierarchy Psychological need for a desire to matter and live at our “peak” Most important for motivation

Ten Point Plan for Motivation Develop a new attitude Learned optimism v. learned helplessness Practice creative visualization See your future as you want it to be Make excellence a habit It matters!

Ten Point Plan for Motivation Overcome your doubts and fears Most of our fears are learned obstacles Put adversity and failure into perspective Learn from mistakes try again Identify and clarify what you value in life What really matters to you?

Ten Point Plan for Motivation Take pride in your name and character Exclusively your to honor or dishonor Clear up the past through forgiveness Holding grudges holds you back Develop a strong personal guiding statement What would your t-shirt say?

Ten Point Plan for Motivation Commit to strengthen your self-esteem A photograph of yourself you keep in your mind Five basic characteristics: A sense of security A sense of identity A sense of belonging A sense of purpose A sense of personal competence

Ways to Enhance Self-Esteem Take control of your own life You are responsible for you Refuse to allow others to tear you down Control your self-talk Take calculated risks Stop comparing yourself to others Keep your promises and be loyal to self and others Win with grace and lose with class Be a giver

Topic Reflections Convert external motivators into internal motivation Recognize power of positive thoughts and people Step outside your comfort zone Use your values to guide you Clear up the past by forgiveness Strengthen your self-esteem daily Turn negative thoughts into positive energy Don’t give into defeat View adversity as a stepping stone to strength Picture yourself as optimistic and motivated