Maslow’s hierarchy of needs for motivation.6 It is proposed that each category needs to be satisfied before the next (lower) can be met
| Steps to motivation | Improved by | Decreased by |
|---|---|---|
| Physiological needs | Lack of distractions | Lack of sleep |
| Hunger | ||
| Distractions financial | ||
| Relationship problems | ||
| Conflicts in conditions of service | ||
| Safety | Feeling supported | Threat |
| Humiliation | ||
| Belonging | Feeling part of a team | Exclusion |
| Feeling necessary | Lack of consultation | |
| Trainers showing interest in trainees | ||
| Self esteem | Praise | Humiliation |
| Constructive feedback | Destructive feedback | |
| Constructive criticism | Destructive criticism | |
| Others expressing pride in your achievements | Unrealistic expectations | |
| Opinion valued | ||
| Self fulfilment | Perceived relevance | Passivity |
| short term aims | Perceived irrelevance | |
| long term aims | Unrealistic expectations | |
| Impending assessment | ||
| Achievement |