Hey, friends! Hey, friends! You prepare your gym gear, but you lose motivation and decide to give up at the last moment? You are not alone if you struggle with this.
Why do we always lack motivation?
In today’s fast-paced world, social media is flooded with fitness experts who appear to be motivated and flawless. Everyone has moments when they lack motivation. It’s not because we don’t work hard enough. It’s because we are all normal people. People who can stick to fitness and lose weight for a long period of time are not naturally motivated. They are those who can find motivation when they feel low.
Motivation is not a starting point but a goal.
Have you ever considered that motivation isn’t a condition to start acting, but rather the result of it? Waiting to “feel” motivated is a common mistake that prevents people from starting. The secret to establishing long-term fitness is to force yourself to take the first steps, even if you don’t feel like it. James Clear, a habit expert, said that taking action, even in a small way, is a positive motivator and will naturally generate motivation.
Start your fitness journey with the 2-minute rule
How can you get motivated to start a project when you lack motivation? The “2-minute rule” is the answer. This strategy’s core is to find a small task that takes only 2 minutes and use it as an opportunity to begin. Tony, for example, was unable start his fitness program due to lack of motivation. He drank a pre-workout beverage after waking up, put his sneakers on, and went out. The entire process takes only 2 minutes, but he was more likely stick with it once he got started.
This rule applies to all aspects of your life, not just fitness. Spend 2 minutes cutting up vegetables for tomorrow’s healthy dinner, or take 2 minutes to relax by taking deep breaths. These seemingly small actions can be powerful motivation boosters.
What can you do in two minutes? These small actions help us avoid the trap of “waiting to be motivated” and make it easier to stick with it. Motivation is not the beginning of action but the end. By focusing on these small, simple steps, you will not only accumulate motivation, but you will also create the possibility of long-term achievement for yourself.
If you’re stuck in your weight loss or fitness journey, don’t wait for a sudden surge of motivation or the perfect moment. Ask yourself, “What small 2-minute action can I take today to begin the first step?” Select an action to take and act on it immediately. You will thank yourself in the future for taking this small step, even if you think it is unimportant.
