How to Get (and Stay) Motivated

I get asked all the time:

“How do you stay so motivated?”

Fact: I don’t! …. So I work at it!

Motivation is like a muscle – the more you flex it, the stronger it becomes.

But what do you do to get your motivation “muscle” in shape in the first place?

You find ways to intentionally keep yourself motivated!

I’ve put together a list of proven ways to build motivation right into my client's healthy habits ... I've named it their List of Daily Badassery.

Make it fun!	Try a new recipe. Do a new workout. Listen to your favorite music. Challenge yourself to try one new fruit or veg a week.
Set a goal that gets you psyched	Sign up for a fun run. Go for a weekend mountain biking getaway. Try a new recipe every week for three months. Sign up for a dance, tennis, or jiu-jitsu class.
Make it part of your routine	Park farther away from your destination. Take the stairs. Go for a lunchtime walk outside. Work out as soon as you wake up in the morning. Hit the grocery store first thing on a weekend morning ... AFTER breakfast.
Create a journal	Document your progress: What did you do today that was great? What are you planning to do tomorrow? Write it down – and also write down how you feel about it.
Set up a reward system!	Internal reward: Be sure to tell yourself “good job” every time you follow through on your commitments to yourself. (It really does matter.) External reward: Set milestones and then reward yourself (new shoes, new gear, massage, etc.) for reaching them.
Build a solid support and accountability circle	Find a supportive friend or group that will keep you moving forward. Working with a coach is invaluable here!
Motivate somebody ELSE!	Motivating others is incredibly motivating for YOU. How do I know? Well, let’s just say I am writing this email and it’s getting me excited about my own meal prep plans.
Start the day off right	When you start your morning with a healthy meal or intentional movement, it can set the tone for the entire day!
Work with a pro	There is nothing more motivating than seeing – and feeling – a noticeable difference in how you feel, move, and look ... and having someone guide you past those time-wasting pitfalls.