04/08/2020
Let’s talk about motivation! With what’s going on in the world with the Coronavirus, it can seem like we are all in a halt. Not being able to see friends, eat out at our favorite restaurants, go to our gym.... it can begin to take a toll on us mentally. I want to give you some of my top tips in staying motivated in hopes that you can not only use this as advice for working out, but use this for all that you do in your everyday life!
1.Set Goals!
Don’t let yourself fall prey to not making decisions for yourselves. Setting goals allows yourself to work toward something you actually want to achieve. Goals enable you to make a decision to act in a way to help you achieve them!
2. Stay Busy! Letting your mind wander into darker places is definitely not a good plan. Having things to occupy you is incredibly important. Pick up a new hobby or resume an old one. Painting, drawing, baking, crosswords, any types of crafts can help you keep your mind occupied. When we let ourselves sit stagnant it can get more and more challenging to bounce back from it
3. Stick to a routine! Don’t let your daily routine fall to the sidelines. It’s more important now than ever to stick to the one you’ve made. Don’t have one? Now’s the PERFECT time to start one. Implement things into your day and begin making them a habit. I recommend writing down your routine so you can have a checklist to check off. It keeps me accountable and it’s satisfying to be able to cross the items off as I go!
4. “Surround” yourself with likeminded people. Choosing who you give your time to really can make or break you staying motivated to reach your goals. Choose people who have similar ones, or people who at least have the same drive to achieve their individual goals as you do. Reach out to those people, text, call, FaceTime... stay in contact with your people!
Having a community, like the one I have over in member Support , helps you push yourself and grow as well as helps you find a sense of comfort during the days where you are in a slump or rut!
Community > everything else!
5. Break down your goals into small, manageable tasks. When we look at things in the big picture we sometimes tend to get overwhelmed. It’s easy to get lost in the “what if’s” of a large goal or dream. But if we break down our goal into small obtainable tasks, we can use those steps to stay organized and get closer to our overall goals
6. Get back at it OR Just get started! I know so many of us are falling into the trap of procrastinating on our workouts. We keep making excuses for ourselves like we’re too tired. I’ll work out in an hour. I’m so comfortable in my pajamas… sound familiar? 😅 Well tie your ponytail up or if you’re a guy don’t worry about your hair, put on some workout clothes, and JUST START MOVING! Whether it’s going outside for a run or just doing some air squats in place, sit-ups during the commercials of whatever you’re binge watching on TV or burpees, following the daily wods in Dark Star Member Support, Even if it’s just for ten minutes, I promise your body will thank you after!
I know that finding motivation can get difficult sometimes, But I promise if you follow the tips above that it will help you along the way!
We are all allowed to have tough days, weeks, but I truly believe that the more positive and uplifting people you choose to surround yourself with, the more likely you are to stay motivated and achieve your goals. Having trouble finding a community or group to keep you accountable? Comment below so others can chime in and help you stay motivated!
~Coach Rach
