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Motivation : The Fuel for Success

Motivation : The Fuel for Success. John P. Sullivan, Psy.D. Sport Psychologist Clinical & Sport Consulting Services. Clinical & Sports Consulting Services. Ideal Performance State. Intense focus Present orientation – in the moment Confidence in your abilities Calmness/relaxation

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Motivation : The Fuel for Success

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  1. Motivation:The Fuel for Success John P. Sullivan, Psy.D. Sport Psychologist Clinical & Sport Consulting Services Clinical & Sports Consulting Services

  2. Ideal Performance State • Intense focus • Present orientation – in the moment • Confidence in your abilities • Calmness/relaxation • Energetic • Enjoyment/fun/joy • Alert/self-aware • Compiled from Ravissa, Miner, Loehr

  3. The Complete Athlete

  4. Motivation • Why are some motivated while others are not? • Motivation requires energy focused in two dimensions -Direction is choosing particular goals over others - Intensity is the fuel necessary to achieve the goal

  5. Motivation Basics • Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation • Direct and Indirect Motivation • Sense of Control • Personal Needs • Can’t be seen but is FELT!!

  6. Thinking Affects Motivation!

  7. SMART Goal Setting • Specific – Make goals specific • Measurable – Can you measure your progress? • Adjustable – Can you modify your goal based on progress? • Realistic – Make sure the goal is a ‘stretch’ • Time oriented – Determine dates by which you’d like to achieve goals

  8. Goal Setting Ladder • Set short-term, medium range, and long-term goals • Conduct a ‘roadblock analysis’ of potential barriers to goal achievement • Mark your progress

  9. Additional Goal Setting Tips • Goals should be positive • Goals should be precise – Set dates by which you want to achieve specific goals • Goals should be manageable – Don’t get overwhelmed by setting too many goals at once • Write down your goals – It makes them more real

  10. Final Words on Goal Setting Take the time to enjoy the success of goals achieved.

  11. A Combination of team and individual goals maximizes motivation Goal Setting

  12. BE RELENTLESSLY POSITIVE • Provide Positive Feedback • Maintain Responsibility for Success • Acknowledge Growth Points • Find Fun in What You Do! • Visualize Success • Emphasize Performance Over Outcomes

  13. Motivating Communication • Be positive • Sandwich any criticism between positive feedback/ positive instruction

  14. Keys to Communicating Effectively • Listen effectively • Don’t interrupt • Maintain good eye-contact • Paraphrase the message to encourage your athlete

  15. Keys to Communicating Effectively • Express yourself correctly - Tone and body language communicate more than the words we use - Remember to be positive - Keep in mind: ‘Would you rather be right or effective?’

  16. Patterns of Motivation • The Learned Helpless Athlete • The Fear of Failure Athlete • The Fear of Success Athlete • The Perfectionist Athlete • The Under-Achieving Athlete

  17. Learned Helpless Athlete • Redefine success • Focus on performance • Chart improvement • Focus on short-term goals • Be positive • Arrange opportunities to succeed

  18. Fear of Failure Athlete • Provide consistent approval for both winning and losing • Encourage learning from losses • Help emphasize the process over outcome

  19. Fear of Success Athletes • Provide a focus on goals • Provide preparation for being #1 • Help them to visualize success • Encourage and support both winning and losing

  20. The Perfectionist Athlete • Emphasize a strong association between strong workouts and recovery • Reinforce enjoyment • Create an environment of process over outcome • Encourage balance in their lives

  21. The Under-Achieving Athlete • Establish a verbal commitment/contract • Educate about the effort- success ratio • (Success = Ability + Preparation + Effort +Will) • Stress self-improvement

  22. John P. Sullivan, Psy.D. Chief Consultant Phone: (401) 258-6754 Fax: (401) 874-5010 jpsnc@earthlink.net Consultation for Mental Health Concerns, Sports Performance Enhancement & Performance Psychology Clinical & Sports Consulting Services

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