If  we do not enjoy the work we do, finding the motivation to get out of bed in the morning and go to work can be difficult. This lack of drive and energy can expand to other areas of our lives; in the end, it will only make us unhappy. Some think that with the right incentive – preferably monetary gain – their jobs might become more appealing. As a result, many employers use bonuses to encourage their employees to produce better results. However, if we consider our motivation in other areas of life, we may find that we enjoy working towards goals that promise us no financial gain whatsoever.

Why would we learn how to play an instrument? Why study a foreign language? If we do not pursue a career in that field, no money will be made from our new skill. But still our motivation is great – for the simple reason that we enjoy what we do. We are being challenged, we achieve mastery and in some way, we make a contribution. This is exactly the point the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) makes in this great video they uploaded to their YouTube channel. Take a look and let us know: In what ways does your job motivate you?