Triple D Health and Fitness

Motivation can be tricky, and just like a magic trick, it can go up in smoke. Lack of motivation can feel like the worst. This is when you put your boot down and get to work. When motivation is not there, here are some steps you can take to get you going:

Start Somewhere– Getting started maybe the hardest thing to do. Sometimes you need to trick your mind by saying “I’m only going to do like 5 minutes.” This could be working out or reading a small article. The only 5 minutes would shutdown your minds protection shield. And once you start, you may feel like doing it for longer.

Do It At The Same Time- Keeping up with the workout theme, try exercising at the same time, every time. You can set an alarm or even get a workout buddy to keep you accountable. You just need to commit on a time and soon the routine will stick and start to become easier. And this can work not only with exercise but many other things you want to do.

Identity With It– When something becomes apart of you and your identity, it becomes what you just do. Instead of saying “I need to read more” you can say “I am a reader” this little play on words can switch the way you think. Once you become the thing, the thing becomes you.

When motivation is not there, you must sometimes fool yourself to think that it is. These simple tips would get you in the right direction. But like everything in life it may not go your way. When this occurs, your best bet is to try, try again.

“I don’t feel like it”

“I’ll do it tomorrow”

These thoughts and more can stop you from doing what you set out to do. Waiting to be motivated to do something would not end well.

Motivation is a trap because it comes and goes. It’s never there when you really need it. So you end up doing the opposite of your plans.

Hey, maybe that one song would get you going or maybe that motivational speech you like so much. The truth is these acts don’t always work and you need something more.

That more is inside of you, it just needs to be found. That ‘WHY’ we do things has to be the driven force that pushes us forward, not motivation.

If you still believe you need to be motivated, this can hold you back. Nothing external can get you going more than what’s inside.

Your Goal This Week: Commit to doing something this week, even if you’re not motivated. This can be going out for a morning run, signing up to a group fitness class, or pushups after waking up. The key is not to wait for motivation, just do it no matter how hard it may seem. Remember everything you need is inside of you already.

DON’T LOOK OUT, LOOK INSIDE!!

Comeback tomorrow on some tips to get you going when motivation is not there.

That’s it for Monday Motion, remember you don’t need motivation, you just need to keep moving forward. Let’s go out and tackle the week ahead.