Build your motivation muscle
- Mo Shimer
- Jan 30, 2023
- 2 min read
It gets asked all the time: “How does one stay so motivated?”
Fact: You don't!!! You gotta work at it!
Motivation is like a muscle – the more you flex it, the stronger it becomes. But what do you do to get your motivation “muscle” in shape in the first place?
You find ways to intentionally keep yourself motivated!
I’ve put together a list of proven ways to build motivation right into your healthy habits.
1. Make it fun! Try a new recipe. Do a new workout. Listen to your favorite music. Challenge yourself to try one new fruit or veg a week.
2. Set a goal that gets you psyched. Sign up for a fun run. Go for a weekend mountain biking getaway. Try a new recipe every week for three months. Sign up for a dance or jiu-jitsu class.
3. Make it part of your routine. Park farther away from your destination. Take the stairs. Go for a lunchtime walk outside. Work out as soon as you wake up in the morning. Hit the grocery store first thing on a weekend morning.
4. Create a journal. Document your progress: What did you do today that was great? What are you planning to do tomorrow? Write it down – and also write down how you feel about it.
5. Set up a reward system! This is for activities you do, not about losing weight! Be sure to tell yourself “good job” every time you follow through on your commitments to yourself. Set milestones (not about weight loss) and then reward yourself (new shoes, new gear, massage, etc.) for reaching them.
6. Build a solid support and accountability circle. Find a supportive friend or group that will keep you moving forward. Working with a coach is invaluable here! 7. Motivate somebody ELSE! Motivating others is incredibly motivating for YOU.
8. Start the day off right. When you start your morning with a healthy meal or workout, it can set the tone for the entire day!
9. Work with a coach. There is nothing more motivating than seeing – and feeling – a noticeable difference in how you feel, move, and look!
My Feel Younger. Live Longer. Don't Diet. is a great place to start.
If you’re a woman sick of what the weight loss industry tells you how to look and want to just be healthy on the inside with all all the pressure of the outside world and you want to see if my program could help you, book a call to see exactly what the process looks like for you and if it’s the right fit for your goals. Book today by clicking here and setting time on my calendar.
Let’s do this!
Let's have some fun!
Mo Shimer, CHC
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