3 times motivation (and what to do on the matter)

Today I try something a little different.

In the last 15 years of working with clients I have learned that success in fitness is not just about knowing What Let’s do … it’s about strategies for when things are inevitably difficult.

Where do the habits usually fall apart? Why is the motivation falling apart? And what we can actually make For that?

Behind the scenes I built a « coaching toolkit » that mapped all this. (In its current form, there are 7 major challenges, 22 main reasons and over 50 tactics I use with customers to help them stay on the road.)

Today I want to increase only one part of this toolkit: Three times motivational downturns and how to answer.

I recorded a 15-minute video, going through these ideas. You can watch it ​on YouTube​Or treat it with a short podcast while driving, cooking or folding laundry.

And if you prefer the Quick-Hit version, here are the highlights:

DIP #1: The initial pressure

If you are struggling to start with the fitness plan or say, « I just can’t motivate myself, » it’s for you.

Although this seems like a problem with motivation, it often covers a resources a problem.

If you are already super stressed, busy and have a tone on your plate, it’s really hard to add the fitness on top of everything else.

Here are three tactics to try:

• The great why: Connect your goals with your basic values, asking « why » change is important to you many times. It will not directly deal with a problem with resources on its own, but it can be useful to return when you make decisions about where to focus your time and energy.
• ​Packing​: Pair something challenging with something nice.
• ​Upgrade your bat cave​: Make small changes in your environment to encourage your desired behavior.

DIP #2: All-Or-Nothing

If you start really strong but are struggling to stay motivated long enough or say, « I fell out of the wagon and I just couldn’t go back, » this is for you.

We often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to do everything perfect right now right now. Add to this our tendency to put our blinds and try to just « push » and we set up to repeat this model. And above. And above.

Here are two tactics to try:

• ​Include dial mode​: No « normal » day. So let’s plan that!
• Put a weight of accumulation: Instead of building a perfect strip, instead focus on the accumulation in practice.

DIP #3: Inaliating results

If you have been consistent for a while, but feel like you really haven’t noticed big changes, it may be really difficult to stay motivated!

This is one of the reasons why we have found that to visualize your progress over time is so important.

Here are two tactics to try:

• Increase, Increase: Laser in your daily habits and workouts and collect data. Then, every 2-6 weeks, give way to back and evaluate your progress. This helps you to avoid constant comparisons, while still making course adjustments in a timely manner.
• Progression: Ask yourself: What did the progression of my workouts and habits look like in the last 4-6 weeks? If things are stagnant, consider a small correction that you can make to make the ball roll again. This may seem like adding a few reps to your exercises, take a break during the day, or leveled to the next ​Nerd Fitness Nutrition live​!

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This is the essence – but ​video​ Digs deeper into the details of each of them.

I would like to hear from you: Do you like this format? More Bellin breakdowns in white boards that you can return to? Just hit the answer and let me know. -Matt

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