Motivation : The Fuel for Success

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