Motivation from Haters and Supporters
One of the biggest sources of motivation for athletes comes from haters. Athletes love proving people wrong. When an athlete is overlooked, doubted, or disrespected, they often feel angry, and they use this emotion to fuel themselves to work extra hard to succeed. When they succeed, the satisfaction of silencing critics feels great. Whenever you need some motivation, think about times when you were overlooked, doubted, or disrespected. For example, you could think about the time you were cut from a team, or you could think about when someone laughed at your dreams. However, you need to be careful about using this kind of motivation too much. If the chip on your shoulder is too big, you may become a bitter person. Not only is this not good for your mental health, but it can also hurt your relationships with others. People don't like being around angry people. Also, this type of motivation isn't ideal for performance in games because it can increase nervousness and recklessness