This is something I struggle with too! I like listening to my favorite music – sometimes that helps me forget how hard I’m working while I exercise. More than that, I really try to visualize my goals and remember how far I’ve come! I remember how hard it used to be to get out of bed to exercise and remind myself how amazing I am doing! Some days I let myself slack off a little if I’m not feeling it so much, and I remind myself that’s okay too because at least I got up and did something!
I don’t look at how long I have left of my exercise routine as a whole; rather, I focus on the amount of reps I have left of the specific muscle group I’m currently working on. I also let myself slow down or allow myself several seconds of a breather if I am truly exhausted. I give myself credit that I am exercising myself to the point of getting exhausted, something I wasn’t doing at all a month ago.
I try setting a goal and keeping that in mind as I continue. A few years back, it was fitting a dress and building some muscle but now it’s to get my brother feeling back to his best self and getting more productive to break the quarantaine laziness. Channel whatever that goal is and believe in it. I’ve found that the more I work out, the better I feel and the easier it gets (which is another motivation). You can do this!
Take rest! And remember the goal you are aiming for. Also try to shut down the distractions while exercising. If you feel like it’s too hard then try more simple stuff, pushing isn’t always good.
If it helps, listen to a playlist that you like but would not necessarily ditch the whole workout to dance to. You may find yourself improving and also take breaks and drink water!
Honestly, I don’t really think about a lot of things while I’m exercising. I just say to myself, “one more.” And then, “one more.” Again. Don’t think about how long it’s been or how long you have to go, just say, “one more step. One foot in front of the other. One more.” Keep pushing.
Focus on how I feel after the excerise, went for a short jog with my son outside because it’s in the 40s and that’s a heat wave compared to what we had been having. The activity having something that I enjoy helps as well.
I feel that mornings are the best time of the day for sports for me. It’s the time when the body is fresh yet the mind is not yet running at full productivity.
Think of your fears, your weaknesses, your problems. Be sure that with a focused mind and a ready body you are stronger. ANother thing that always makes me focus while that is listening to music and podcasts
I keep thinking to myself… "you are nearly done. Reach your goal" and i keep on upbeat music to keep me in the mood to exercise.
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