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How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

Saptakee Sengupta
Self-motivation and deriving inspiration from others are two probable ways of motivating yourself for achieving a purpose. This MissionSelf article will tell you how to go about it.
Fitness - if it came in a bottle, everybody would have a great body.

―Cher
Self-motivation is a great way to pluck the strings of your conscience for doing better things in life. If you are leading a sedentary lifestyle, then illness is going to grip you soon. Exercising not only helps you to stay fit, but also freshens up your body from within.
Despite being aware of the benefits of exercise, people fail to incorporate it in their lives. Why? If you decipher the reasons, you will find out that either you are doing it out of compulsion or you are too lazy to regularly hit the gym. All these thoughts are consequences of lack of motivation and inspiration.

Tips

Optimistic Attitude

Having an optimistic attitude is very important when you start something new. Optimism ensures that you always look at the glass as half full, and don't deter in your endeavor.
An optimistic approach will not only help you to try consistently, but also make sure you fight all possible obstacles easily. On the other hand, a pessimistic approach will show you only the bad in what you want to do, hampering your will to try at the very beginning.

Determination

To be determined about something takes a lot of courage. It's very easy to give up; everyone can do it. To continuously do it, putting in consistent efforts, takes courage. Be determined to lose weight. Tell yourself you have to do it. Rain, hail, thunderstorm― hit the gym.

Choose a Role Model

The desire to emulate celebrities is always there in our minds. So why not follow the path by which they have obtained an envious physique?
If your role model has etched a permanent inspiration in your mind, then you are bound to follow her/him. You can also read inspirational quotes or biographies of your role models in order to know how they have sculpted their body perfectly.

Feel Good

You should perceive your surroundings positively and ensure that negative vibes do not alter your determination.
This way you will be regular with your workout schedule, gradually witnessing the positive effects it has on you. Always feel good about where you work out. This ensures that you perceive the place opportunistically in your mind; your probability of visiting it increases.

Congratulate Yourself Often

Every time you lose a decided number of pounds, congratulate yourself with some pampering. Visit the spa to relax your muscles or shop for a new outfit to complement that body.

Think Long-term

If you have a fast-paced lifestyle, you won't even realize when time flies by. By exercising regularly, you're adding more years to your life. Also, you stay away from a truckload of health problems. A long life is the best motivation, isn't it?
Apart from all these factors, you must set a goal and channelize all your energy towards achieving it. Last but not the least, it's very important that you enjoy what you do, whether it's working out at the gym, or practicing yoga at home.