Motivation is the energy to act. Self-motivation is when that energy to act comes from within instead of from an external source. The problem most of us have with self-motivation is when we want something but don’t have the energy within to act on that desire. So, we then lean on extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is […]
Let’s say an athlete on the team is having trouble with their mental toughness when things get hard in practice. The athlete knows this, their teammates know this, and the coach knows this. Basically, it’s no secret that the athlete has a problem with mental toughness. Moreover, the coach doesn’t want this problem spilling over […]
One of the best things a parent or coach can do to support an athlete who needs motivation is to help them document and track their process for making progress. When an athlete feels they are not making progress, they lose motivation. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics cites that making progress is one […]