5 Ways to Motivate Yourself

One of the hardest parts about making healthy changes in our lives is staying motivated. Today, I'm bringing you five different ways that you can help motivate yourself to stay on your path. I don't recommend using all five at once. Instead, pick one to focus on and add in or change to others as needed.

Each of these ideas is designed to be simple and easy to implement. Simply pick one that you think would work for you and try it out today!

Make a plan.
Have you ever heard the quote "If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail"? (Apparently this quote is from Benjamin Franklin - I learned something new today!) Without a plan, you are essentially setting yourself up for failure. Therefore, this is an easy place to start when it comes to motivation. Pull out your calendar or planner and make a plan that you can sick to each and every day! Bonus tip: Take it a step further and create a healthy routine that will fit nicely into your day.


Find a buddy.
Accountability is a huge part of staying motivated. Seek out a buddy who is also working towards similar goals and see how you can hold each other accountable. Maybe it's a daily check in with each other or maybe it's going to the gym together. You decide what will work for you and your buddy! (Need help finding a buddy? Check out the Healthy Moments Facebook group!)


Reward yourself.
You may want to avoid the food rewards, but there are plenty of other ways you can reward yourself for meeting your goals. Set time sensitive goals for yourself and indulge in a reward when you meet each goal!


Try something new.
I find that I'm most excited when I'm first starting with a program. That's where this tip comes in! If you're struggling with your current program or plan, then maybe it's time to find a new one to try out. Need helping finding a new program? Get in touch with me and I'll help you find the perfect fit!


Share your progress.
Remember when I mentioned accountability earlier? Maybe a buddy would stress you out more than it would help you. In that case, you could start sharing your progress with others in one way or another. I personally like having a fitness Instagram to help hold me accountable. You could easily use another outlet for sharing your progress though!


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