Motivating work area is where employees are motivated to do their best. Motivating work areas are more productive than lackadaisical employees. Production is the object of the work area.
Having a motivating work area creates an environment where work is done productively and correctly. Being motivated to do your work usually ends with positive results and without it, things might be done slowly, incorrectly, etc. Having that motivating work area takes a lot of stress out of trying to push someone to do something.
This is a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of my readers, researchers, and website visitors. So much so that one of them were kind enough to share their own personal opinions. I don’t claim to be the best interviewer in the world, but I do promise some good, raw, and honest answers from normal people like you and me. I do my best to NOT filter these answers, except for the bad words and hateful speech.
With that little blurb out of the way, let’s dive right into the juicy bits of (potentially) life-changing insights.
Current Topic: Motivating Work Area
‘R’ = Richard N. Stephenson (me!) ‘I’ = Interviewee (anonymous by request unless otherwise noted)
[This interview is inspired and fueled by research done for my book: Staying Motivated at Work.]
R: Explain why this topic is important to people like you and me.
I: Seeing that goals are accomplished is a huge benefit. Seeing that employees are coming to work and getting their work done means that they are self motivated to produce in the work area. Keeping the company sustainable is one of the biggest benefit because business profits is most likely the results of a motivated workforce.
R: How’s this subject relevant to making or changing the lives of those around us?
I: Someone could get a promotion if working in a motivating area. The economy is in a downturn and most workers would appreciate a raise. Motivation always produces better work and such accomplishments need to be awarded with a raise or a promotion.
R: I think everyone wants to be a better person – can you tell us how this topic relates?
I: One of the most popular work tools I have heard of at the office is teamwork. Working in a team enables people to have support to motivate each other. When you get into the habit of doing this at work, it becomes part of who you are- a motivator. With this characteristic you can get out and help motivate friends and family to do things that they want to accomplish.
When you help and assist people reach there goals, large or small, you become a better person not only because you have helped someone but it makes you feel good and feeling good about yourself makes you feel more positive overall which is the best feeling as a person.
R: In general, what type or person (or someone specifically!) typifies this subject to you?
I: The person who is best at motivating work areas is usually the person with the most to gain, like the owner or a supervisor. Knowing the direct correlation between work output and income usually keeps the focus on production. An owner or supervisor generally make more money when the company is operating at full efficiency so motivating the employees is in their best interests.
R: Tell me who in your personal experience is not up-to-speed on this subject at all.
I: One who does not like their profession is most like not in the motivating work area. Most people tolerate their jobs and if one is coming to work just to get a paycheck then they are not motivated. One should look at their work ethic to determine if they are in the motivating area.
R: Please, share with us what would make this topic more prevalent in your life?
I: To make motivating work area a part of my life, I would start by thinking of a place that I had that was neat and clean. I would make sure I had a place that was mine. I would make sure that it was emptied out of clutter, because you can’t think when there is clutter in your life.
Then I would add things that I was proud of, like awards or diplomas. I might add pictures of family. I would be more productive in this area because it would be free of distractions and would make me feel productive.
R: When is a pretty good time to start paying more attention to this topic?
I: The most appropriate time to make a motivating work area is at the start of the day. Everyone has a routine beginning of work thing where they get coffee or water or go to the bathroom or something. Add to your routine cleaning up your work area and preparing all of the things you need in the short-term for that day.
That way, you’ll have a good idea what’s ahead of you and where you are throughout the day. It will keep you motivated to be able to see the end or to see how much you still have to get done.
R: Can you think of a time when it’s probably a bad idea to look into this subject more?
I: The most inappropriate time for me was probably when I got back in touch with my friend after seven years of not talking. About 3 days after us speaking again, I mentioned one of my hobbies, and she asked me about it. So we started working on that together. I feel though that it was inappropriate because we did not spend a lot of time rebuilding.
R: If you can to name a place where this topic works really well, where would that be?
I: The best place to get truly motivated at work is in any calm, happy environment. You’re lucky if you have this at your job. It can be hard to concentrate without it.
R: Describe the worst place to bring this subject into your life.
I: The worst place to make a motivating work area is the same place that you use for relaxation or entertainment. For example, if you use your computer to work from home, but at nights you also watch movies on your computer and chat with friends, you’ll be tempted to chat or watch something when it’s time to work. It’s very important to keep work and entertainment areas distinct.
R: In your opinion, who out there could use a little more help with this subject?
I: Those who were recently laid off because of the recession could use more help getting motivated in the work area. These people are probably working way below what there were trained to do in centers of higher education. Getting consultants on the job to motivate these people who are known to be overly qualified for their job is he first step to helping in motivating the work area.
R: Give me an example of something we can do to discover more about this subject.
I: The best way to be motivated at work is to keep the work area organized. Have a place for everything and be vigilant about keeping things where they belong. A binder or folder can hold the day’s projects. A file box can keep in process projects at your fingertips. At the beginning and end of each work day take note about what needs to be accomplished and what was accomplished.
R: Share with us your thoughts on what’s most damaging when it comes to this subject.
I: A motivating work area should avoid constant criticism. It’s very difficult to work in any situation where you feel like no matter how well you work, your mistakes will always be held higher than your accomplishments. Everyone needs to be told if they need improvement, but the same way you know you need to correct behavior, you should also remember you need to commend behavior.
This way everyone feels motivated by their own sense of accomplishment, which is much better than any way to motivate someone from outside influences.
R: Tell us of an example of when we can use this topic in our lives?
I: Motivating work areas can be created by decorating with things you like, as little or much as you want. I personally have a poster of Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie by my desk from their younger days when they did a comedy sketch show. When I look at it, it lightens my mood and relieves a little tension, making my work area more conducive to work.
Also, I think keeping a clean work area is important. Messy scenery promotes laziness or gives you some other things you could do instead of your work.
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Thank you for reading this personal journey into becoming a better person and having a better future ahead of you. I hope you enjoyed this interview conversation and found golden nuggets you can immediately apply to your daily life.
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