3)

My scores for this Self-Assessment exercise were 5, 13 and 14 for money as power, retention time, and anxiety respectively. My score for money as power was therefore well below average, while the other two were respectively slightly below and slightly above average. My total score was 32; somewhat below average.

I was not surprised by these scores. I have very little regard for money in terms of status. I do not believe that success can be measured in one's bank balance, as there are so many personal factors that also play a role in what constitutes one's status in life. I also do not believe that this will ever change, regardless of internal or external factors. This is a consistent value that has resulted from my ability to observe and think critically about life and what is important.

In terms of retention time, I am quite conscientious regarding savings and being responsible with my spending. However, I also believe that this element in my relationship with money can do with some improvement. This will most likely change because of internal factors, such as realizing the importance of being more responsible with my money and creating a larger base of savings.

My relatively high score in the anxiety category I think is largely related to my shortcomings in the retention category. I find myself somewhat anxious when I feel that my reserves are running low. If this score changes, it will be because of external factors such as an improvement of my actions...

Of course changes in factors such as getting a higher-paying job will also reduce my score in this category.
4)

I believe I am quite a consistent self-leader, although I do not use all the categories in the same measure. I for example tend to attach greater importance to personal goal setting, constructive thought patterns, and self-reinforcement than to designing natural rewards and self-monitoring. I find that I concentrate mostly on motivating myself to complete tasks. When I do enjoy rewards, it is from a job well done or from completing a task that I disliked rather than from rewards that I built in myself. I think the reasons for this relate to the fact that, when I am motivated to complete tasks, the job becomes a reward in itself. Furthermore, finding myself motivated, I do not feel any further need for self-monitoring.

I do however think that I can benefit from including more of the natural reward and self-monitoring elements. Natural rewards can serve to enhance my motivation even further, while self-monitoring is a valuable tool for future motivating exercises. Indeed, self-monitoring can help me to identify any shortcomings in my previous performance, which will further enhance my motivation exercises and ultimately make me a better employee.

While the initial motivation exercises serve to provide me with a sound and energetic basis to begin tasks, my motivation can be perpetuated by also including the other elements.