I try something a little different today.
In the past 15 years of work with customers, I learned that success in fitness is not only to know What To do … it is a question of having strategies when things become inevitably difficult.
Where do habits generally decompose? Why does motivation move away? And what can we really TO DO on this subject?
Behind the scenes, I built a “coaching toolbox” that maps everything. (In its current form, there are 7 major challenges, 22 underlying causes and more than 50 tactics that I use with customers to help them stay on the right track.)
Today, I want to zoom in on a single part of this toolbox: Three times the motivation plunges and how to answer.
I recorded a 15 -minute video walking through these ideas. You can look at him on youtubeOr treat it like a short podcast while you drive, cook or fold the laundry.
And if you prefer the fast version, here are the strengths:
DIP # 1: The initial push
If you have trouble starting with a fitness plan or saying to you: “I can’t be motivated”, it’s for you.
Although it looks like a motivation problem, it often covers a resources issue.
If you are already super stressed, busy and have a ton on your plate, it is really difficult to add physical shape in addition to everything else.
Here are three tactics to try:
- The big why: Connect your goals to your fundamental values by asking you the change “why” is important to you. It will not directly solve a problem of resources in itself, but it may be useful to fall back when making decisions about where to concentrate your time and your energy.
- Temptation: Combine something stimulating with something pleasant.
- Improve your bat cave: Make small changes in your environment to promote the desired behavior.
DIP # 2: All or nothing
If you start very hard, but you have trouble staying motivated long enough, or say: “I fell from the wagon and just couldn’t get back”, it’s for you.
We often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to do everything perfectly right now. Add to that our tendency to put our blinders and try to “push”, and we have set up to repeat this model. And more. And more.
Here are two tactics to try:
- Ignition mode: There is no “normal” day. So let’s plan that!
- Attach an accumulation objective: Rather than building a perfect sequence, focus on the accumulation of practice.
DIP # 3: ambiguous results
If you have been consistent for some time, but you have not yet really noticed big changes, it can be very difficult to remain motivated!
This is one of the reasons why we have found that visualizing your progress over time is so important.
Here are two tactics to try:
- Zoom in, zoom: Laser in your daily habits and training and collect data. Then, every 2 to 6 weeks, go back up and assess your progress. This helps you to avoid constant comparisons, while carrying out timely course corrections.
- Stack: Ask yourself: what did the progress of my training sessions and my habits look like in the past 4 to 6 weeks? If things stagnate, think of a small fit that you can make to roll the ball again. This might look like a few rehearsals to your exercises, take a walk during the day, or level until the next Live nutrition fitness!
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This is the essential – but the the video in -depth everyone’s details.
I would love to hear from you: do you like this format? More white style breakdowns of great ideas to which you can come back? Just press the answer and let me know. -Mast
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