4 Things To Consider To Stay Motivated As A Sportsman

No, I’m not here to tell you to bring a towel, a water bottle, or a pair of shoes when you go to the battleground. As a sportsman (or if you are willing to become one), I’m sure you know the essentials that you need.

First of all, who am I to talk about this? Am I an athlete? No. My experience with any sport is minimal, and it is not enough that makes me capable of guiding any sportsperson, but wait before you close this tab! This post is not about success, but it is about failure!.

This is a short failure story about my wrong efforts, and it is essential for you all so that you don’t make the same mistakes and understand the importance of motivation in sports.

I joined the gym four times in my life, and it was a failure every time. I threw in the towel before any significant change happened in the body. The same thing happened when I tried cycling and cricket. It is always a tough nut to crack for me when it comes to physical workouts.

Why was it so difficult for me? Because I didn’t keep things that motivate an athlete. Following are the items, and I want you to carry these things.

Music

Music? Yes, it plays a crucial role in your workout. Whether you are pushing your muscles hard in the gym or prepping up for a marathon, music always motivates you.

I knew that music is a crucial role player, and you may also know, but I used to listen to the music played for all the people in the gym. That music playlist was not that good for me, so having your music plugged in with headphones will keep you motivated throughout the physical workout.

Good Or No Partner

Having a partner in a workout can both lead you to success and failure. It is not necessary to have a partner, but it is essential to have a good partner who motivates you.

I experienced all the sides of this scenario. I had my cousin as a good partner who always motivated me. Trainers who motivate team members are also good partners. On the other hand, once I had one of my friends who always felt upset about the workout; unfortunately, his negative energy impacted my discipline, consistency, and schedule.

I recommend you to have a good partner or have no partner if you have enough self-motivation, but never have a partner who demotivates you.

Mindset

Physical health is essential because you can’t push yourself hard without it, but your mindset is also necessary. If you have any fear in your mind, you can’t succeed.

The same thing happened when I rejoined the gym after the pandemic. I was always defocused due to the fear of catching the virus. My focus was diverted from exercise to people around me sneezing, coughing, and touching the equipment.

To combat the mental fear, you need to take practical actions. I kept a sanitizer with me; it helped in two ways: to keep germs away, and secondly, it kept my mind free from any stress or fear.

Reward

Experts use different types of motivation in sports, and the reward system is one of them. If you love rewards, start a new game within the game for you.

Divide your overall goal into small milestones and set rewards for all of them. After you achieve a milestone, reward yourself. This trick sounds childish, but it works very effectively. It is among the top methods of motivation in sports used by many experts.

Let’s Do It!

Lack of motivation can make you weaker even if you have a true sportsman spirit. Don’t limit yourself due to a lack of motivation. Use any of the following methods, use all of them, or add on any new ones, do whatever you want, but stay motivated. For some people, inspirational quotes for sportsmen might work, and for some, music is the primary fuel. What’s that pushes you more? Comment below! Bring those motivating things into your sports journey.

-Pankaj Rai