“The more you move, the easier it is to keep moving. Maintain the momentum” – James Clear
A few months ago, we posted a blog about building your momentum. If you haven’t read it or want a refresher, check it out here!
The reality is, our bodies and minds thrive off of consistency. The more you do something, the easier it is to continue doing that action. This is especially important when working towards health and wellness goals.
When people set health and wellness goals, they feel extremely motivated at first. You will feel more obligated to show up to workouts, eat healthier, and take care of yourself. However, this puts a huge emphasis on solely motivation. When a busy or hard day hits, and the motivation is low, many people fall off track.
It’s normal for motivation to fluctuate.
However, motivation doesn’t matter as much when you build momentum. Building your momentum is continuing to show up every day for your goals, even when you don’t feel like it or are unmotivated. Building your momentum is aiming to be at LEAST 1% better each day, even when you’d rather slack. Motivation is great until it wears off. It’s easy to show up on days that you’re excited. It builds strength, grit, and momentum when you show up on the hard days.
Often times, we feel guilt when our motivation wears off. Because to ourselves, it seems like those around us never struggle with motivation. That image of others makes us feel like, “Why can’t I always feel motivated, too?”. However, being motivated 100% every day is an unrealistic expectation.
So today, remind yourself that you are human and it is okay to have days where you simply don’t want to do that workout, or eat that healthy meal, or drink water instead of a pop.
On the hard days, challenge yourself to keep building momentum. Even if it’s a smaller action than usual, still do it. If you’re struggling to get a 60 minute workout in, start with just 10 minutes. If you’re struggling to eat healthy, just start with one small substitution in your day.
Small steps lead to big wins. Build your momentum.
Paragon Health and Fitness 