Why We Do What We Do
I don’t profess to have the answer for that, particularly how it relates to us all individually, but I do the work concerned to try and better understand what drives my personal beliefs and behaviours.
In looking at work in/around either performance or productivity (sometimes both), there are several major drivers when it comes to human behaviour:
- Self-interest: How does it serve the person?
- Status: How does it improve their standing?
- Convenience: What is the path of least resistance?
- Signalling: What does it signal to others?
- Social norms: How does it help them fit in?
Although I am not a fan of standardisations or generalisation, any/all of these are likely to be considerations or questions that you have asked regarding better understanding your situation, or seeking to change or improve it.
** Disclaimer: The opinions and ideas shared in this article are based on my own study, personal experience on those of the 100’s of clients that I have worked with.
I am not a doctor, and none of the information above is intended as medical advice or offered as professional 121 coachings or consultation.
