CASE STUDY: Getting Motivated

In the Classroom

Carol Rubino is a drafting major at a community college. In order to pay her expenses, she needs to work several hours a week. She is very organized and responsible with her school and work obligations. Most of her peers would describe Carol as motivated because she attends every class, is punctual, and works hard in both school and work. Throughout high school, Carol participated in extracurricular activities but never really enjoyed herself. She likes college but questions the connection between school and real life. As a result, Carol sometimes feels as if she is just wasting time and postponing life until graduation.


1			What strategies in this chapter can help Carol find a strong sense of purpose and motivation?




2			What would you recommend to Carol for creating a more resourceful and positive attitude?

In the Workplace

Carol is now a draftsperson for a small industrial equipment company. She has been with the company for 10 years. Carol is a valuable employee because she is competent and well liked. Carol has a supportive family, is healthy, and travels frequently. Although she enjoys her job, Carol feels bored with the mundane routine of her work. She wants to feel more motivated and excited on the job, as well as in her personal life.


3			What strategies in this chapter can help Carol become more enthusiastic about work or find new interest in her personal life?




4			What would you suggest to Carol to help her get motivated?

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