Aloha readers!
Can any of you relate to how after
being motivated to do a certain workout for so long, you suddenly wake up one
day not feeling as motivated like you usually are? Because I have. It’s what I
call a fitness slump. Are you in a fitness slump right now? Or maybe you’re
looking for something new to do because things are sort of getting ‘boring’.
Toady I’m going to give up a few
pointers in how to get out of this slump and get active again!
1. Get up and do something – move around! Wallowing is a
self-perpetuating state of mind and will keep you in this slump!
2. Start small – you may feel like you need to a LOT to make up for
what you haven’t done, but it should be the opposite! Pick one thing to do –
like go for a 30 minute walk – and start from there. Telling yourself you’re
going to go to the gym every day for 2 hours is going to exhaust you quickly,
leaving you feeling discouraged and unmotivated.
3. Try something new – maybe you’re in this slump because you got
bored with your previous workout routine. Check out something new! Many gyms
have free drop in classes to try out.
4. Set ONE goal – sometimes we have too much going on in our life, and
our mind can get clouded. It’s hard to maintain energy and focus when you’re
being pulled on one direction. Whether your goal may be to go for a 20 minute
walk each day, or to go to the gym twice a week, focus on the one thing that
you want to do first.
5. Get Support – whatever it is that you want to try, find a friend to
join you! Inspire someone else to get active with you!
6. Tell your friends, share your goal publicly – use different forms
of social media to tell your friends and family what your goal is what you’re
going to do to achieve that goal. This way, not only can you look forward to
updating your statuses, you would want to avoid the embarrassment of having to admit
that you gave up on your goal!
7. Find your inspiration – look for people or success stories of
people who have done what you’re aiming to do. Use their actions and guidance
as a form for inspiration and motivation!
8. Treat yourself to a new fitness outfit – There’s probably not too
many things that offer the same thrilling feeling as going shopping. After
picking out your new outfit, you’ll probably want to take it to the gym for a
spin to show it off – and hey, maybe break a sweat too!
Hopefully you find these posts helpful, as I'll be trying to post more of these in 2015! If there's anything specific you'd like to learn more about, leave me a comment below and I'll make note of it!
Cheers!
xoxo
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