Are you struggling with self motivation? Having a hard time getting yourself to your regularly scheduled workouts? Finding more and more reasons to cheat on your healthy diet?
You’re not alone and today I’ve got 4 Self-Motivating Mind Tricks that you need to unlock your fitness goals…
A healthy dose of motivation coupled with determination will get you almost anything in life. So how do you know if you’re genuinely motivated?
- Motivation will tell you to get out of bed for an early workout.
- Motivation will nag you to put down the doughnut.
- Motivation makes passing on fries a reflex.
- Motivation makes a sweat drenched workout exciting.
- Motivation constantly reminds you why you do what you do.
Self-Motivating Mind Trick #1: Find Your Why.
Motivation stems from having a goal. What is your goal? Why do you want to get into great shape?
Once you uncover your personal motivator you’ll find that motivation flows quickly your way.
Take a minute to really uncover the reason that you want to lose the weight. Don’t say something vague like you want to ‘Be thinner‘ or ‘Look more attractive.‘ Dig deeper – there is a very specific motivator in your life, you simply need to uncover it.
Here are some possible motivators…
- I want to have more energy to keep up with the kids.
- I want to improve my health through weight loss to extend and improve my life.
- I want to lose 15 pounds before my vacation.
- I want to restore my confidence to wear sleeveless shirts.
- I want to regain my figure to impress and attract my significant other.
Self-Motivating Mind Trick #2: Make It Official.
When you write something down it suddenly feels official, doesn’t it? Write down your motivator for getting into great shape, and post it where you will see it often—next to your alarm clock, on the bathroom mirror, or in your car.
Make a post on Facebook and let it all hang out. Open up. Tell everyone what your goal is and bare your freaking soul. With all the rubbish and negativity these days that gets thrown around, I think you’ll be surprised to find out that you have more supporters than you think. And, that is really motivating.
Each time you see your written/posted motivator take a moment to visualize yourself accomplishing your goal. Try to make the scene as clear in your mind as possible. This is a powerful tool for maintaining your focus and direction.
Self-Motivating Mind Trick #3: Be Practical.
It’s game plan time. You know what you want, and now you need to map out exactly how you’ll achieve it. It is important to be practical in your planning, rather than throwing out ideas that you know you won’t stick with.
With any weight loss goal it is important to 1) maintain a healthy calorie-deficit, and 2) participate in a consistent and challenging exercise program like our S.W.E.A.T. Bootcamp Group Fitness Sessions.
Plan long-term. Instead of saying, “This month I’m getting in shape,” say, “I’m using the next 6-12 months to overhaul my lifestyle.” This way, you know you’re in it for good.
Plan a routine that will fit into your schedule and you’ll be more likely to stick with it. Also choose an exercise program that you enjoy—don’t force yourself to jog everyday if you hate jogging.
Self-Motivating Mind Trick #4: Call For Backup.
Every high performer knows one thing: Hire a qualified and respected Coach.
Look for someone that can prove past success with others for achieving the same thing you want. Look for someone that will listen and has great reviews.
Hiring a good coach can be the difference between seeing immediate results and spinning your wheels for months if not years.
The right coach will identify what really motivates you, design a workout routine that fits into your into your life, and will see it through until your goal is met.
Call or email us today to get started on the program that will transform your life.
