Understanding the Experience of 100% Effort

When putting forth 100% effort, there is an emotional alignment with the task and a good energy level. Emotionally, one may feel excitement, curiosity, or even anger. The energy level is high enough to sustain the effort. On the other hand, when not able to put forth 100% effort, common experiences include not feeling like it and lacking the energy. These subjective experiences are related to emotions, and feeling emotionally neutral or lacking an emotion is often the case. The emotional response to a task is influenced by one's sense of identity. Perception of self plays a role in determining whether the task is seen as boring or overwhelming, affecting the energy level and motivation.