Being in the mood for play

Mental Preparation

Wayne Sy
Wayne Sy Asked 12 years ago

Hi coach, this is Wayne again and I just wanted to ask if how can I be in the mood for playing or how can I be in a good shape for playing? Is there anything I can do to be in the mood for playing.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Wayne,

Motivation has to come from within yourself.  It is not something that you can manufacture and maintain.  If you are not in the mood for playing then you just aren't.

It will depend on your goals.  If you have a set goal in mind that you are really striving for and you know what you need to do to achieve that goal then you will have the motivation or be in the mood.


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Wayne Sy

Wayne Sy Posted 12 years ago

wow, thank you so much coach :)

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 12 years ago
No problems Wayne.


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