Winding Down

Just a couple days left for me to reflect on perseverance and what I have learned this month!

We have probably all been there. We have set our minds to get healthy, and we start slacking off. Our motivation ebbs, we lack perseverance.

 

People ask me how I stay so motivated and honestly, I think it’s understanding that motivation doesn’t equal peppy. You don’t always have to be super jazzed about your work out, you just have to do it. You just have to show up. You have to try. That’s how I stay motivated. I go in knowing deep down I will feel better afterwards, and that I just have to show up. Once I am there and going through the motions, I start to put more into the workout and I end up doing a lot more than just ‘showing up’. Try it. See if it works for you.

 

Other tips? It’s fine to take your foot off the gas, just don’t put it on the brake. Take some time to yourself, spread out your workouts. Have a few more snacks. It’s more than okay – just know that you will go full speed ahead once you feel ready again.

Mix it up, don’t let yourself feel bored by fitness! There are ENDLESS options… some new favorites for me have been the Nike Training Club app (so many different workouts!) and doing yoga from YouTube videos! Periscope is also a fun platform for new classes in the comfort of your home. HAVE FUN. Your motivation will grow.

Write things down. Make sure your goals are specific and easily accessible. Set your intentions every week, write and/or speak them! If you are a creative person, make a vision board and put it up in your workout space. Do whatever works for you so that your goals are displayed.