Imagine this: According to your calendar, it’s time to work out. But as you start to think about moving your body, you realize you don’t feel like working out. If you’re due for a rest or recovery day, consider yourself lucky and listen to your body. But if it’s a regular workout day and you find you’re talking yourself out of a workout for no good reason, that’s another matter.
And, everyone has those days when they need a little push to get going. Here are a few tricks…
Think about that post-workout glow.
Imagine how you’ll feel after you exercise. Visualization can be powerful, so put it to work by picturing exactly what will happen after your workout. Maybe your mood is lifted and you feel proud.
Remember why you work out.
One of the challenges of our clients is their struggles with negative self-image and self-care. We all need to remember to show ourselves some love and physical exercise is one of the best ways to show ourselves some love! Reframe your workout not just as a chore but as a way to practice showing yourself care.
Turn something you’re already doing into a workout.
If you aren’t into doing a full workout, you might be able to turn errands into mini workouts. For instance, if you’re cleaning your home, clearing out the garage, or working in the yard, turn on your favorite dance track and make those duties into routines. Add in some jumping jacks (who cares if the neighbors or y our dog give you funny looks) or a few dance moves. The more you incorporate exercise into your daily routines, the easier you’ll find it to motivate yourself to do more.
