Mastering Motivation: 5 Simple Tips to Stay Consistent with Your Workouts

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Introduction

In today’s video, I’m excited to share with you five simple yet effective tips to help you stay motivated and consistent with your workouts. But before we dive into these strategies, let’s debunk a common misconception: you don’t actually need more motivation. What you truly need is to build the habit. This will help you, so even on days when you don’t feel motivated, you’ll still be able to show up and do the thing!

Understanding Habits

Habits are the small decisions, thoughts, or actions we repeat frequently, often without conscious effort. From brushing our teeth to scrolling through social media, habits shape our daily routines. Building the habit of exercise is crucial because it provides the foundation for consistent action, regardless of fluctuations in motivation.

Five Simple Tips for Motivation

Shift Your Mindset: Instead of solely focusing on aesthetics, such as the appearance of your physique, consider setting a strength-based goal. Shifting towards a strength goal feels empowering and provides tangible progress markers, boosting motivation and commitment to your workouts.
Create a Realistic Routine: Design or follow an exercise routine that fits your schedule and lifestyle. Avoid overwhelming yourself with rigid plans; instead, prioritize flexibility and sustainability. Start with a manageable frequency and gradually increase as the habit solidifies.
Gamify Your Journey: Turn your fitness journey into a real-life video game by tracking your progress and setting milestones. Celebrate each achievement along the way, just like completing side quests in a game. Tracking your progress provides tangible evidence of your growth, fueling motivation to continue.
Habit Stacking: Utilize the concept of habit stacking by attaching your exercise routine to an existing habit. For example, pair your workout with your morning coffee as a cue. Reinforce this new habit with a positive reward aligned with your goals, enhancing consistency and motivation.
Avoid Motivation Killers: Steer clear of common motivation killers such as overload, perfectionism, and focusing on the gap rather than the gain. Overloading yourself with too many changes can lead to burnout, while fixating on perfectionism undermines progress. Instead, focus on gradual improvement and celebrate your gains along the way.

Conclusion

To summarize, staying motivated to work out isn’t about constantly seeking external motivation but rather about building sustainable habits and adopting a positive mindset. By choosing a strength goal, creating a flexible routine, gamifying your journey, habit stacking, and avoiding motivation killers, you can cultivate consistency and achieve your fitness goals. Share your key takeaways from this video in the comments below, and let’s continue supporting each other on our fitness journeys. Remember, progress is a journey, not a destination. Keep showing up, stay committed, and enjoy the process. Peace!

Coach Lydia xx

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