A common required attribute on job postings is self motivation.  Chatting with some  colleagues today it occurred to me just how key a high level of self motivation is to being happy with what you do.

Don’t tell me what to do!

If you are one of those types that doesn’t take direction well, and there are a few of us out there, being self motivated can really help.  When someone tells you what to do they often find it’s already done.

One of the key reasons self motivation is a desired skill for job applicants is because those employees typically require less direction or supervision.

More importantly though continually looking for things to do and keeping active both fosters and is a sign of happiness.

Although We don’t always consciously recognize it, numerous psychology studies have proven being active and contentedness and overall  feeling of well being are linked.

This positive effect from being active is lost to some extent if your activity is primarily directed by others rather than self directed.

Get Going

So take charge, find your own way.  Don’t let yourself be dictated to by the problems around you.  Break out, find a way, get it done.