Although it may seem like certain people are just naturally motivated, that’s usually not the case. Those people who we stalk on social media or maybe some of our friends who just always seem to have it together aren’t simply born with motivation and discipline. These are qualities which are developed over time and it takes effort! If it was easy to stay motivated I wouldn’t be writing this blog and I would be out of a job…So here it is!
Three ways to help you stay motivated in and outside of the gym.
1) Prioritize Your Life: Most of us are guilty of procrastinating. We have a list of things that need to get done but we never seem to do it all. And if we can’t even finish a To Do list then how are we ever going to be able to meal prep, get to the gym and get our workouts done? We are all busy but let’s be real, binge watching a new series on Netflix is not a priority but somehow we can get through 3 seasons in two weeks. So clearly we have some time. We don’t find time for important or fun things, we MAKE time. That’s what you have to do when it comes to your workouts and nutrition. You need to make it a priority. Make time in your schedule to cook your meats and cut your veggies. Put your workout at the top of your list next to going to work, and feeding the cat. Go to bed sooner and wake up earlier. If you are a busy mom clearly your priority is your child but next to your family should be your health. If it’s a priority and important to you, you will get it done.
2) Stay Positive: If you can stay positive about your progress then you will continue to stay on track with your nutrition and your workouts. Those of us who are constantly picking apart our imperfections and having negative thoughts like “this will never work” and “I just can’t do this” or “it’s not worth it” will never see the same results as those who have a positive attitude. Even if you feel like you aren’t seeing the results you want, eventually if you continue in your course you WILL see positive changes. Most will not see physical changes for at least 4-6 weeks so be patient with yourself and stay focused on the positive aspects of your journey, whether it be fitness related or not.
3) Be Determined: Don’t let small slips ups or setbacks derail your progress. Continue to stay determined. Emotional setbacks can throw us off of our schedule and demotivate us. Instead of giving up continue to be determined to push through the hard parts to get to the reward. There will always been moments in our lives where we could have given up. We will always regret those times but we will never forget the moments when we stayed focused and determined and reaped the benefits by accomplishing our goal.
OK I got a little bit deep there, but you get what I’m saying! Set priorities, stay positive and be determined and I promise that you WILL see improvements.
In Health & Happiness
Kristen