Fear Of Failure Essay

I find myself mostly motivated when there is an outcome. This is related to the fact that I could either get a good or bad review on the situation, causing me the need to be rewarded. Analyzing this concept I find my self-motivated by the fear of failure. The fear of not being perfect or not being able to accomplish something causes me to work harder and stress about it. The article by Monica Frank opened my eyes to the importance of mindfulness. I realized that the way I think and am processing how a goal needs to be accomplished effects my overall personality. I cannot motivate myself by fixating on achieving a goal, and the fear at failing to get there. Motivation created for others and for us alone are formed from the needs that we all …show more content…
It is hard to participate when a group is not motivated to do any of the work. I have had experience where I was part of a group who was un motivated to do anything for a semester long project. In the end it led to us receiving a C and not getting a great grade in the class. In this situation I took the wrong approach and instead of setting goals week by week I just talked to them about what needed to be completed. I learned that you can not only suggest or ask someone to do something, but you need to tell them to do it and give a deadline. Those who are un motivated are not going to volunteer to do the work, this is when a need has to be identified and an incentive has to be …show more content…
I care so deeply about everyone and everything I am doing that it bothers me when someone is upset or work is not getting done to the best of its ability. I put my whole heart into the group because I want it to succeed. I want everyone to be happy, involved and satisfied by the process we are taking. Decision making is what makes a group work. The process of deciding what to do, can raise emotions, show personalities, decide on the motivation level going into the situation and identify values. It is important for a leader of a group to act as a follower when deciding the best choice so everyone feels as though they are involved. As a decision maker myself I think about the pros, cons, benefits and consequences. How is this decision going to affect the people I am working with, or those around me? Is it an ethical decision, is it the right one? Becoming older and being given more responsibilities I have realized that the decision process has become more complex. More things are at stake and one decision can affect situations in the long