Who am I, what drives me and motivates me in the long term?

Authors: Julia Blömer & Dr. Steffen Blömer

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Introduction

„"What motivates you?"“ – a question often asked by HR professionals. So far, you have in Job interviews Presumably responded with standard answers.

What if we could dig deeper? 

The answer lies in your life motives. Your 16 life motives are like a mosaic, revealing the richness and diversity of human motivation. Each person has a unique combination of these motives, which manifests itself in different ways. Strength manifests.

What are life's motives?

Motives are the deeply rooted driving forces that guide us and motivate. They are the key to your intrinsic motivation and passion. Think of them as your personal guideposts, showing you who you truly are and what drives you in the long run.

Once you have identified your life's purpose, use it as a compass for your decisions and goals. You will find ways to..., your work and to shape your life in such a way that they fulfill and motivate you.

Your motives Having passion as the basis of your actions means that you are passionate about what you do. And the people around you sense that.

Discovering and strengthening your life's purpose is the foundation for motivation and passion. Begin this journey today and discover what truly drives you.

The 16 life motives

• InfluenceThe desire to control and manage people and processes.

• autonomyTo be free from what others expect of you or how they want to influence you.

• curiosity: Search for knowledge, understanding, and difficult thinking problems.

• Social recognition: Striving for confirmation and recognition from others.

• structureThe aim is to organize the nature around us in a simple and clear way.

• Own: Tendency to collect and keep things.

• statusTo be well-known and to have an important place in society.

• social contactsDesire for social interactions and contact with other people.

• PrinciplesTo live according to the rules and typical behavior of a group or society.

• social commitmentCommitment to helping people who are struggling and to a fair society.

• SecurityA desire for a peaceful and safe life.

• revenge: To repay someone for a wrong they have experienced.

• MovementAlways be on the move and physically active.

• Food enjoymentEnjoyable dining experiences.

• FamilyDesire for care for the family.

• sensuality: Seeking experiences related to physicality and eroticism.

Even though personality develops throughout life, the underlying motives exhibit a high degree of stability. Research shows that every person has 16 fundamental life motives. However, the strength of these intrinsic motivators varies from person to person. 

Personality analysis "measures" the degree to which a person's different motives are expressed.

How can I use this to my advantage?

Your motives show you:

• what you stand for.

• which values you have.

• how you decide.

• how you behave and interact.

• how you perceive.

• what makes you determined and persistent.

• what makes you happy and fulfilled.

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Motive Status

People who value this aspect strive for control, influence, and authority. They readily take on responsibility and pursue their goals with determination.

An impressive example of this is Elon Musk. With his vision of sustainable energy and space travel, he is fundamentally changing the world. His innovations have an enormous impact on society.

Motive: Curiosity

Such individuals have an insatiable thirst for knowledge. They seek new experiences and are eager to learn. A good example of this motivation is... Marie Curie. Their discoveries in the field of radioactivity have revolutionized modern physics.

Advantages for the partnership

Understanding each other's motivations will make your relationship more harmonious. Respect and understanding form the foundation for a happy relationship. This will allow you to connect better with one another. communicate.

When you understand what each of you truly needs and what motivates you, your relationship will improve. Everyday conflicts will be resolved more quickly or even prevented.

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Conclusion

Since we've come to know and understand each other's life motives, our partnership has become even closer. We can now resolve disagreements and points of contention more quickly.

Professionally, we've discovered completely new sides to ourselves. We finally understand why we're so successful in some areas and why other activities don't motivate us much.

The 16 life motives are like a palette full of colors that make our lives rich and vibrant. They form the basis for greater autonomy, satisfaction, and performance.

„"Wonderful things happen in our ordinary hours, if we are only willing to see them."“ – Thomas Carlyle

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>> BE UNIQUE, BE DIFFERENT, BE YOU << 🌈

Your Julia & your Steffen

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Disclaimer: This text is for informational purposes only. If you are experiencing trauma, please seek advice from an expert (e.g., a therapist, counselor, or other professional). Therapists).

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