Recently I came across an online discussion that made me think a lot about our role, our daily routine, our surroundings, and us as individuals in the HR world. The topic was displayed as: “Are motivators…. motivated? Who takes care about the morale and enthusiasm of the HR people?” Interesting enough only one response was posted. This is something that’s not often discussed or even considered. But, this is not only addressed to HR Professionals, this can be applied to mothers, fathers, or anyone that’s a true giver, those individuals that will attend to others before they care for themselves. The expectation is often of this type of individual to be the primary caretaker, the counselor, the listener; but who can WE turn to? Who can motivate us?
It is essential for a human being to cleanse the body, to re-charge the energy, strengthen the mind and rejuvenate the spirit. This is all part of living a healthy lifestyle. Part of that process requires that we engage in activities that can help release stress and that we schedule some “me” time. This can be as easy as taking 30 minutes every day to have some quiet time, exercise, read as little as 5 pages of a good book a day, mingle with people that you have things in common with, have lunch with a friend or just do something you truly enjoy that relaxes you. But, then I ask myself, as part of this group, is it always possible to achieve such discipline level where we are constantly replenishing? Isn’t there a time when you really need a voice of reason to bring you back to that state of sanity and positivity we are expected to be at all times? So, what can you do?
Particularly, I suggest going through the options mentioned above, and then ensuring that on a regular basis you are making new connections and interacting with others in the same field; those that can best relate to our experiences – good or bad; those that understand and share our values. There are not enough people outside our world that can relate or even begin to comprehend the situations we go through on a daily basis. So, finding connections within may be one of the activities that can lighten up your day.
So – “are motivators….motivated?” my answer is, we can be, but it shouldn’t be a requirement because as long as we do our part, are proactive enough, find ways to release stress and consistently replenish our mind and body we can continue to be strong, enthusiastic and…..
Continue to set ourselves apart from the rest!
BUT what do you think? Can motivators be motivated?