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If you have no motivation in sport, it can be challenging to stay committed and make progress. It may be helpful to explore the underlying reasons for your lack of motivation and find ways to reignite your passion, such as setting new goals, trying different activities, or seeking support from a coach or teammates. Taking a break or seeking professional help to address any mental health issues can also be beneficial.
Motivation can make all the difference in the world - literally! If one is not interested in an activity, then one will hardly bother to get one's body into action upon it. His/her mind will be far away from the job or requirement at hand. Obviously, there are differing levels of interest and motivation towards achieving what one is called upon to do in life. Generally, as one forgets oneself, and invests/sacrifices him/herself into/for the job at hand, one will start to lift his/her game and his/her efforts and outcomes lift as a result. On the other hand, as one becomes self-engrossed or a maker of excuses for poor performance, the motivation is more there in the direction of making these excuses than it is towards carrying out all on-hand execution necessary for an outstanding, winning performance. A highly motivated person would be more eager to give a better performance than a lowly motivated one with the same skills. Likewise, a person who has less skill but more motivation can train to be better than another who has more skill but is not sufficiently motivated enough to put in 100% of effort. However, motivation does not automatically mean that sports performance is increased. The source of 'big flops' can be a lack of motivation, over confidence or/and over motivation. Over motivation means that a person is so motivated to perform that he mentally outperforms his physical limits and flops.
The two types of motivation theories are intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation comes from within oneself, driven by personal enjoyment or satisfaction. Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, arises from external factors like rewards or consequences.
The Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS) is a self-report instrument used in psychology to assess an individual's motivation in a specific situation. It measures different types of motivation, such as intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, and amotivation, to understand why individuals engage in certain activities. Researchers and practitioners often use the SIMS to study and evaluate motivation in various contexts.
Motivation and emotion are closely related in that emotions can drive motivation. For example, feeling happy and excited about a goal can increase motivation to achieve it. Emotions can also influence the intensity and persistence of motivation, as strong negative emotions like fear or anger can hinder motivation, while positive emotions can enhance it.
The situational view of motivation acknowledges that motivation can fluctuate depending on the environment and circumstances. It suggests that factors such as rewards, punishments, and social influences can impact an individual's motivation levels at any given time. This view emphasizes the importance of considering the context in which motivation is being assessed or influenced.