o Set a goal - Any goal is better than nothing. When you set a goal, you have something tangible to shoot for. You can easily visualize how great your results would look. Visualizing your success allows you to be more motivated to succeed. Make your goal as specific as possible so you can see exactly what it is that you need to do.
o, Get motivated by your own personal progress - Feeling like you are making progress is a good feeling. It gives you something to strive for. Feeling like your body is going to be in great shape when you hit the gym next week is also motivating. Seeing yourself at the gym and at other times that are similar to when you are working out helps put things in perspective. You will feel like you can really make a difference.
o, Don't beat yourself up if you don't get it the first time - The last thing you want to do is to get discouraged because you did something wrong and you failed. Instead of beating yourself up, find someone who is successful at what you want to do and learn from them. This is a great way to motivate yourself to workout because you will be able to pick up their techniques and tips. This will help you achieve your goals much faster. Becoming successful means other people feel like you can accomplish what they are trying to accomplish as well, which is a very important factor.
o, Give yourself a deadline - Set a deadline on when you want to reach your goal. Try setting one for the entire year, or for a set period of time. See how many pounds you can lose or even gain in a given time frame. What motivates you to keep going with your workout.
o, Get creative - There are many ways you can creatively come up with ways to get the results you want. Some examples are to create a logo for yourself, write a poem about your goals or even get a tattoo design. Whatever option you choose, be creative. A tattoo is a permanent mark; it's not something you can get out of the way. Make sure you do what you can to make it something good.
o Keep going - Motivation is directly related to persistence. Persistence is key when trying to work out. Continue to go and do the exercises. See yourself getting better. Remember that your goal is to get fit. Don't give up easily.
o, Keep your mind in it - When you have a choice, throw away your workout clothing and head home to watch television. Watch a workout show or exercise video. This serves as another incentive to continue doing what you have to do. Not only will it help to motivate you to workout, but it also keeps your mind active too. Watching something motivates you, doing it is even better. When working out, be serious and don't let your mind wander.
o Use music to your advantage - If you are listening to music while working out, use it to your advantage. Many people skip sessions because they aren't listening to enough music. Be sure you stay focused on your goal so you can hear the music and get excited. You will feel more motivated after listening to music.
o, Talk to people about your goals - Get involved in group discussions or online forums about your goals. This is another way to motivate yourself. Let people know how close you are to your goal and talk about the process of reaching it. It makes you feel good and increases the odds of reaching it.
o, Dress well - When you look great, you feel great. This is one of the best ways to motivate yourself to workout. Not only will your workout be easier, but you will also be more comfortable as you work out. You will want to do things like change clothes frequently when working out so you keep your mind on the task at hand.
