Free-Range Living

What is Free-Range Living?

'Freerange' living might perhaps be described as the individual(s) aiming to lead an 'independent' style of life, thinking and deciding for themselves, determining their own values, along with aiming to live life in a naturally self and socially responsible manner.

Entries for month: August 2017

'Missing Motivation ------ ?'

August 17, 2017 · No Comments

Mid-summer's the 'time of plenty' here on the organic eco micro-holding (small smallholding) in the UK midlands, both in terms of avaiable produce and in terms of having a variety of small jobs to go at, a time of 'fecundity and abundance', as a result of earlier efforts.

After these efforts a break was in order, taken amongst the picturesque countryside of west Wales, and where a 'quality experience' and a restful time can be had. Nearly everywhere in this particular region has a backdrop of gorgeous green hills, which seem to add a comforting presence to the experience.

Motivation theorists used to point out that in terms of peoples' needs, the meeting of which should mean in theory that 'natural motivation' should be the norm, simplifying to the tune that 'it's all about money' would be too limiting, and that such a trend might have occurred due to a mis-reading of workplace attitudes. A net effect of the resulting control 'theory X' management styles could well have been low trust levels, and a de-focus on areas such as 'leadership' and 'motivation'.

Micro motivation is necessary here on the micro-hold-ing - well, it avoids the need for self-flagellation - and where to be fair, most activities bring satisfaction and some pleasure -----

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