intrinsic motivation

The inverted-U style of losing

Written by on June 18, 2012

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I don’t like to use the terms lost/lose. Why? Because they aren’t accurate and all these words do is make performers feel bad. It lowers confidence and motivation. Yes you may have lost the audition or lost a game but did you really lose? Lets put it another way: what did you gain? Besides looking at a less than expected outcome from the perspective of what did you gain what are some other healthy ways to deal with these situations? What does a lose really mean For most performers a loss really means that you aren’t good enough to win. As … Continued

Coaches and trainers what motivates your clients

Written by on September 14, 2011

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Motivation is the direction and intensity with which someone does something. If athletes and exercisers don’t have direction and intensity than the intention to follow through won’t be there. Intrinsic versus extrinsic Motivation is broken down into intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Some intrinsic rewards for participation include: having fun and feeling satisfied. Some extrinsic rewards for participation include: trophies, approval and medals. Athletes and exercisers The importance of intrinsic motivation In intrinsic motivation, a person participates for the sheer joy of participating. Experiences that provide fun also provide the motive to continue to participate. People are intrinsically motivated in particular to … Continued