Written by Andrea Metcalf for FitStudio
Motivation is defined as the ability to push yourself toward your goals. In short, it’s a head game. That means you’ll have to contend with yourself and get out of your own way. The secret to mastering this mental roller coaster is to learn how to ride the ups and downs. Use these tricks to stay on track.
You feel: Revved & ready
You’re inching toward the first drop on the roller coaster and filled with excitement and energy. The voice in your head says something like this: Nothing could possibly go wrong. I’m infallible — no, I’m indefatigable. I’ve got this!
Your motivating move: Ride it out, like a rock star. Get the most you can from your high: Launch into a new running program, join an adult sports team, start a walking club at work. You’ll come down to earth soon enough.
You’re inching toward the first drop on the roller coaster and filled with excitement and energy. The voice in your head says something like this: Nothing could possibly go wrong. I’m infallible — no, I’m indefatigable. I’ve got this!
Your motivating move: Ride it out, like a rock star. Get the most you can from your high: Launch into a new running program, join an adult sports team, start a walking club at work. You’ll come down to earth soon enough.
You feel: A twinge of fear
You know how it is when you feel that first drop on a roller coaster, and your stomach ping-pongs from your throat to your chest? You’re getting a taste of what you’re in for and realize that this new road is a little scary. It’s common to slip back into old behaviors for comfort. The key is not to get stuck there.
Your motivating move: Write down at least three specific things that you did well, pre-fall. Perhaps you were getting more sleep, keeping healthy snacks on hand, or staying connected with positive friends. When you specify what you’ve done well, you also lay out a path to get back on track. It’ll come in handy later.
You know how it is when you feel that first drop on a roller coaster, and your stomach ping-pongs from your throat to your chest? You’re getting a taste of what you’re in for and realize that this new road is a little scary. It’s common to slip back into old behaviors for comfort. The key is not to get stuck there.
Your motivating move: Write down at least three specific things that you did well, pre-fall. Perhaps you were getting more sleep, keeping healthy snacks on hand, or staying connected with positive friends. When you specify what you’ve done well, you also lay out a path to get back on track. It’ll come in handy later.
You feel: Bumped & bruised
After that first big drop, the recovery period follows. Sure, you’ll feel a little less super than you did initially, but that’s actually a good thing. Now you can think realistically about your goals and arm yourself with the tools you need to succeed.
Your motivating move: Refer to the list of three specific things you’ve done well, and slowly begin to implement them daily. This way, you allow your routine to change gradually and naturally, so it’s not a shock to the system.
After that first big drop, the recovery period follows. Sure, you’ll feel a little less super than you did initially, but that’s actually a good thing. Now you can think realistically about your goals and arm yourself with the tools you need to succeed.
Your motivating move: Refer to the list of three specific things you’ve done well, and slowly begin to implement them daily. This way, you allow your routine to change gradually and naturally, so it’s not a shock to the system.
You feel: Calm but cautious
The good news is you’ve recovered from the worst of it with your head attached. Don’t get too comfortable, though. A sudden drop or loop may be lurking in the distance. The best thing to do is remain relaxed and stay vigilant at once. How?
Your motivating move: Switch things up. Sign up for tennis lessons or an Italian cooking class; book an active vacation. Taking on an unconventional challenge adds a fun twist to your routine and teaches you new skills. It’s a win-win.
The good news is you’ve recovered from the worst of it with your head attached. Don’t get too comfortable, though. A sudden drop or loop may be lurking in the distance. The best thing to do is remain relaxed and stay vigilant at once. How?
Your motivating move: Switch things up. Sign up for tennis lessons or an Italian cooking class; book an active vacation. Taking on an unconventional challenge adds a fun twist to your routine and teaches you new skills. It’s a win-win.
You feel: Darn proud…and relieved
You’ve faced every death drop and gnarly turn and conquered your fears to boot. Perhaps the greatest success, beyond reaching your goal, is the empowered, new you that’s evolved along the way.
Your motivating move: Put your hands up and scream!
You’ve faced every death drop and gnarly turn and conquered your fears to boot. Perhaps the greatest success, beyond reaching your goal, is the empowered, new you that’s evolved along the way.
Your motivating move: Put your hands up and scream!
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