A lot of people are not motivated by motivational phrases

A new survey of around 2,000 people commissioned by Preply suggests that 46 percent of workers are not motivated by motivational phrases in the workplace with 53 percent of those surveyed saying they would never use a motivational quote in their everyday lives.  According to those surveyed, almost half of those would not be motivated by a motivational phrase with “Do the impossible” being the least motivating (57 percent). This is followed by “The sky’s the limit” and “Keep calm and carry on” both with 54 percent stating they wouldn’t be motivated by these phrases.

But not all phrases are ineffective, getting straight to the point, “Keep up the good work” is the most motivating phrase (58 percent). The report claims that this is because it’s clear and direct, recognises the effort put into a job and motivates a team member to continue with their work. Similarly, goal focused phrases take second and third place for motivational with “You can do this” (55 percent) and “Don’t give up” and “Go for it” at 53 percent, deemed as motivational.

Millennials are the most responsive to motivational phrases, with the 25 – 35 demographic taking the lead for most motivated across all phrases, with an average of 60 percent being motivated by these phrases. Over 55s are the least motivated by these phrases with 52 percent on average of this demographic not being motivated at all by these phrases.