Arena: Applied Critical Thinking
Purpose and Motivation Spectrum
Activity 1 – Mapping Purpose and Motivation
Step 1
Map activities in your life against the spectrum of purpose and motivation.
On a large sheet of paper, draw the Purpose and Motivation Spectrum. Choose three different colored pens to indicate personal, professional, and community experiences
Step 2
Sketch 1-2 sentences about how your purpose relates to your motivation in different situations along the spectrum in each of the three areas: personal, professional, and community.
Step 3
Spend 10 minutes with a partner sharing your maps.
Mini Scenarios Involving These Ideas
Scenario 1
Mohamed was studying for his qualifying exam. He wasn’t sure he even wanted to go to the training program and he was struggling to make himself stay on task. He spoke with his aunt, Raina, and they decided that he should wait until he was sure what he wanted to do.