I’m great at starting new routines but quickly lose steam and quit following through. Any advice on sticking with a routine? Especially because I hate every minute of it.
Recommended AnswerAI SummaryIt’s common to struggle with sticking to a routine, especially if you’re not enjoying the process. Start by integrating small, enjoyable activities into your exercise routine to make it more appealing. Consider setting specific, achievable goals and tracking your progress to maintain motivation. Also, try to establish a consistent schedule, as routines thrive on consistency. Remember, it’s about creating lasting habits, so focus on building a positive association with exercise over time.
I did try new routines, healthy habits but I was loosing steam too. Really fast. Yoga - two times a week? After a month wasn’t attending anymore. 15 min exercises? Didn’t last a week. I overdid on start. Didn’t have any joy from it. Now I start simple and gentle. Baby steps changes are better as they are small, little impact, but in the end consistency matters and this is how progress starts. The most important is: find joy in what you do. If you hate it, you’ll fight yourself. If you enjoy it, it will be effortless. My example: for exercises I was playing a turn based games. When it was computers turn - I had been doing push-ups or burpees. When I was very sleepy in the morning - I just started to raise my leg, to give my body a boost to wake up from this little movement. It’s almost like nothing, a little to enjoy, but nothing to fight. Enjoy!
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