3 Scientifically Proven Ways to Motivate Yourself to Workout
- 5 years ago
1. Get Yourself a Real Reward: By making the extrinsic reward of working out tangible, the brain can latch on to the idea and link the effort as worthwhile.
Example: Treat yourself to a smoothie or an episode of Game of Thrones afterwards.
2. Sign a Commitment Contract: Research shows that we are more likely to fulfill our promise when we make them in front of our friends.
Example: Sign an agreement to pay your partner 20 bucks for every time you miss your training session.
3. Find your fitness tribe: A strong partner or a community will inspire you to get up and start pushing yourself.
Because the laughs, high fives, and bonding are the biggest motivational support, and things money simply just can’t buy.
Example: Treat yourself to a smoothie or an episode of Game of Thrones afterwards.
2. Sign a Commitment Contract: Research shows that we are more likely to fulfill our promise when we make them in front of our friends.
Example: Sign an agreement to pay your partner 20 bucks for every time you miss your training session.
3. Find your fitness tribe: A strong partner or a community will inspire you to get up and start pushing yourself.
Because the laughs, high fives, and bonding are the biggest motivational support, and things money simply just can’t buy.