When embarking on a diet or workout plan, prioritize adherence by choosing activities you intrinsically enjoy and can consistently stick to, as consistency is more crucial for results like weight loss than the specific plan itself.
To overcome self-doubt and mental tricks when pursuing a challenging goal, establish an “infallible law” or an absolute, non-negotiable commitment that defines the only acceptable outcome, rendering excuses irrelevant.
Consciously understand whether your motivations for activities are intrinsic (internal, where the process is its own reward) or extrinsic (external, like prize money or social media recognition), as this awareness is a crucial first step.
To gauge your intrinsic motivation, examine your activities and ask yourself if you would still be happy doing them even if you couldn’t post about them on social media.
Acknowledge and leverage both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations; while it’s acceptable to enjoy external rewards, ensure your actions are also driven by internal reasons for sustained effort.
If you are currently inactive and wish to improve your health, simply begin somewhere, regardless of your starting point or specific activity, even if it’s revisiting a childhood sport.
Be aware that your cognitive clarity can be significantly reduced, akin to that of a five-year-old, when you are sleep-deprived, tired, or have experienced a demanding week.
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