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#### Want to Exercise Regularly? How to Motivate Yourself

Do other people seem to have the motivation and energy required to exercise, but you don’t feel the same? You may wish you were more determined, recognizing the benefits of exercising on a regular basis. You might even have tried to follow a routine and workout every few days.

However, maintaining the discipline and enthusiasm required to exercise has been hard. Luckily, the problem isn’t that it’s impossible to raise motivation. It’s just you haven’t gone about doing so the right way yet.

#### Increase Mental Energy

Your approach to exercise might reduce enthusiasm. Incentive begins in the mind, not the body. Without the right mindset, you won’t feel like working out. The best way to increase motivation is by revving up your inclination to do so with positive thoughts.

Thinking patterns impact whether you want to jump for joy or slouch in a comfy chair. Until now, you’ve entertained negative thoughts about exercise rather than those that boost keenness. Thinking about not enjoying working out has lowered your chances of success in the past.

Change your attitude by enhancing your willingness to keep fit with affirmations. Each morning, look in the mirror and tell yourself you care about your health and well-being. Say you’re open to taking the necessary steps to stay in good physical and mental shape.

Be aware people who don’t take care of themselves with exercise need balance in their lives. Frequently, they are tired and unenthusiastic. Does your job satisfy you? Are your relationships stressful? Consider ways you can increase your mental well-being. Doing so will assist the enthusiasm to exercise.

#### Take Baby Steps

People sometimes fail to stick to an exercise regimen because they try too hard. When they work out, they push themselves to the brink. Initially, they see positive results and continue. Next, progress decelerates as their system gets used to a routine. Losing weight is slower, and they don’t feel or look healthier than they did weeks before.

As a result, they give in to the urge to stop exercising. When you reach such a point, you need to maintain momentum rather than quit. The way to avoid such a challenge is to take baby steps when exercising. Do a little more activity each day to progress without getting weary and losing motivation.

#### Enjoy exercise

Consider how to make your fitness routine enjoyable. You repeat whatever brings gratification in life and will want to exercise if it’s fun. Choose a pleasing, rather than grueling activity. Options include exercise classes, joining a gym, or playing a physical game with others. Or you may prefer jogging, skipping, or bouncing on a trampoline. Use your imagination and find an enjoyable exercise to maintain enthusiasm.

You can motivate yourself to work out. First, increase mental energy and enthusiasm. Then, take baby steps and avoid burnout. Also, ensure the form of exercise you choose suits your taste and fuels motivation.

By SignatureCare ER | May 20th, 2017| Categories: Health & Wellness
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