Define Motivation - Motivation Techniques
Free Wake Up Eager Quiz

Define motivation for yourself and others with our free Wake Up Eager quiz and motivation test. (opens a new window.)

The items in this quiz are designed to help you through your own assessment on how you're doing in each of the key Wake Up Eager areas. Links are provided below to resources for each of these key areas.

Examine each item - then use our free resources on each page and this two-page development worksheet to craft your next steps, here: Wake Up Eager Quiz Worksheet (PDF document, opens a new window)

Click here to define motivation literally. This is also the master resource page. Also, if you haven't taken it yet, take the free Wake Up Eager quiz here.

MANAGING MY MIND
1. I live on my own terms, not by the rules or preferences of others.
2. I have written goals and plans I will accomplish this year.
3. I take responsibility for my achievements AND my errors.
4. I have a clear sense of purpose for my life.


MANAGING MY BODY
5. I enjoy and eat healthy foods.
6. I sleep fully and restfully.
7. I feel no worry, dread or stress.
8. I enjoy exercising my body regularly.
9. I feel confident and comfortable when I walk into a room of people.


MANAGING MY SPIRIT
10. I have a rewarding life beyond my work or profession.
11. I have a close group of professional contacts with whom I can discuss challenges and celebrations.
12. I do not have any relationships that drag me down.
13. I have a circle of friends/family that love, support and appreciate me for who I am, more than just what I can do for them.


MANAGING MY CAREER
14. I can easily list my top ten strengths and values, as well as my weaknesses and blind spots.
15. My job rewards my most important values and allows me to fulfill my goals in terms of personal growth, achievement, income and stability.
16. A day on the job leaves me feeling energized, not burned out.
17. I quickly correct misunderstandings and mis-communications when they occur.
18. When others provide feedback about my performance I am not defensive.


MANAGING MY TEAM
19. I feel confident in my professional skills and often feel like an expert in my field.
20. I actively participate in a minimum of 40 hours of training in my field.
21. I read at least 6 books a year about my field and industry.
22. I attend at least one organization or association meeting, in my field, every quarter.

Download the two-page development worksheet here: Wake Up Eager Quiz Worksheet (PDF document, opens a new window)

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