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 we’ve got just the 4 Self-Motivating Mind Tricks that you need to lock onto your 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 chocolate.
- Motivation makes choosing a side salad over chips a reflex.
- Motivation makes a sweat drenched workout exciting.
- Motivation constantly reminds you why you do what you do.
Self-Motivating Mind Trick #1: Pinpoint Your Motivator
Motivation stems from having a goal. What is your goal? Why do you want to get into great shape? Is it really just for your upcoming holiday or event… or is it something you’ve been wanting for months, years even.
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 improve my health through weight loss to extend and improve my life.
- I want to set a healthy example for my family.
- I want to restore my confidence to wear sleeveless dresses.
- 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.
Each time you see your written motivator take a moment to visualise 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: Call For Backup
Enlist the support of your spouse, other half, friends, family and work colleagues. Tell everyone about your goal to lose weight and get fit, you’ll be surprised how supportive most people will be. By being open about your goals you’ll likely be an encouragement to others to make healthy changes in their own lives.
Self-Motivating Mind Trick #4: 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 low-calorie diet, and 2) participate in a consistent and challenging exercise programme.
Plan a routine that will fit into your schedule and you’ll be more likely to stick with it. Also choose an exercise programme that you enjoy—don’t force yourself to jog everyday if you hate jogging!
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