Passion As A Motivation in An Occupation
There are different reasons individuals are motivated for an occupation. One of these includes the passion for the occupation. When an individual is passionate about their occupation they tend to be less obsessive about their behaviors while on their job, and result in greater work and extra-work satisfaction. Also, these same individuals have higher levels of psychological well-being. When a person genuinely enjoys their profession and are motivated by their passion, they tend to be more satisfied with their work and more psychologically healthy. When an individual is unsatisfied with their profession they are also dissatisfied with their family relationships and psychological distress. Other reasons individuals are more satisfied when they are motivated by their passion for the occupation includes the effects of intrinsic and external motivations. When an individual is doing the job to satisfy others, they tend have lower levels of satisfaction and psychological health. Also, these same individuals have shown they are motivated by several beliefs and fears about people. Third, some individuals believe one should not work extreme hours, many prefer it because of how passionate they are about the occupation. On the other hand, this may also put a strain on family relationships and friendships. The balance of the two is something that is hard to achieve and it is always hard to satisfy both parties.
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