One Step At A Time

Sometimes I have a hard time motivating myself. Especially, when it comes to being healthy. I blame Netflix for that because it can be a lot easier to binge watch TV with a bag of chips and a glass bottle of wine than it is to work out. It’s even harder when you’ve spent several days weeks not eating right and exercising.

I’m not saying I’ve done that recently or anything but today might be the 10th day in a row I haven’t had that glass of wine, I’ve eaten healthy, and worked out most days.

My point is that each day you start something new (or again) the next day, and the next, get easier and easier. Taking that first step is the hardest.

But what can you do if you can’t get yourself motivated to take that first step? There isn’t an easy solution. You just have to dig deep and find something that will motivate you enough to get you started.

There are a few things that help motivate me.

A new notebook. Nothing says new start, like a pretty notebook with blank pages just ready to capture your new thoughts and ideas.
Real Housewives. Ok, I admit that one of my guilty pleasures is Bravo TV’s Real Housewives franchises. I like all of them but Orange County is my absolute favorite. I use it as a reward and don’t let myself watch it until I’ve completed something.
An accountability buddy. I would say hands down the best thing I can do to motivate myself is to get one of my besties to hold me accountable. I don’t want to disappoint them, and I don’t want to be embarrassed when they are hounding me about what I asked them to hold me accountable too.

I’d be lying if I said I didn’t use food and clothes as a reward but rewarding yourself with food and items that cost money is a bad habit to get into. I know a notebook costs money, but it’s usually under $10, so that’s how I justify it.

At the end of the day, it IS all about the motivation inside you. Believing in yourself and not letting challenges stand in your way.

How do you motivate yourself?

Laina Turner