LACK OF MOTIVATION?
You are not alone!
It is very common to forget your goals and motivations for going to work, all you need is a reminder of what they are
Once you find your motivation again, say goodbye to endless work days, burnouts and low energy
CAREER ANCHORS
You can discover your basic needs for a job by identifying which anchor you fall under
You may have heard people talk about Scheins career anchor and why so many people use It to discover their motivation.
Technical/functional competence – You’re driven by being good at a specific skill or completing tasks.
General managerial competence – You thrive as a natural leader and love to take responsibility
Autonomy/independence – You are someone who loves to be independent and have the freedom to act without strict rules
Security/stability – You want to be in a job that is secure and predictable and not much of a risk taker
Entrepreneurial capability – You’re always motivated to try something new as well as creating new ideas for projects
Service/dedication to a cause – You want to be in a work place that makes a positive impact
Pure challenge – You are someone who requires a challenge to test your abilities and take on different tasks
Life style – These individuals need a good work-life balance and often find roles that allow this
HOW TO USE THE ANCHORS?
Identify which anchors you relate to most and ask yourself if they align with the job you’re currently in
If they don’t, this doesn’t mean you should immediately leave your job. You can start by small changes, for e.g. ask if you can be tasked with more challenges or see if you can negotiate working hours
WHY?
Using this method can help improve motivation by aligning your values to your role
If you are still seeing no change, use the anchor to help find a new job that does meet your requirements
