Motivation with healthy changes

[Byelka]

One thing I've been trying to do lately is change my habits. It's something my therapist has recommended in terms of handling my anxiety, but I am having a hard time staying motivated and I get discouraged easily. Things I used to do really well with my routine have just been so challenging to get back into. I used to be at the gym or doing yoga at least 5 days a week. Over the last year I'm lucky if I get one day a week in. I just feel so tired at the end of my work day. I don't remember feeling this tired before. There are a lot more stresses at work now that before, so maybe that's it. I'm not sure. My question, I suppose, is what motivates you? If you've experienced this before and finally met your goal how do you get through it and make that change?

[gerg]

I understand exactly how you feel. I spent most of my life getting so much done. A lot of this was due to my anxiety. I am now back to doing more, but I only do what I can. My job is a huge source of stress right now, so I accept that I will get less other stuff done. My first priority is to take care of myself and then I can do a lot of things for the right reasons. I dispute the “shoulds, oughts, and musts” in my self talk to help remove the emotional push that used to drive me. I hope some of this will help, you sound like you are on the right track.

[Doglover87]

Hmm i used to be good at going the the gym too.. motivation is the key.. if your goal is to gain muscle and lose body fat.. pick an event or special gathering and say I want to reach my goal by that day... and even if you don't reach it make your goal smaller next time and try again.. if you continue to do this you will surprise yourself and eventually crave going to the gym or even working out outside...

[fauxartist]

I think what motivates me is a sunny day....it's been so cold and over cast, rainy, windy for such a long time here....it's hard to do much really. Plus I am getting older, and moving slower anyway....but just today...I got out...and it felt better....so just keep trying your best when you can...and don't worry about what you don't do and reward yourself for what you do....baby steps.

[Lu2356]

Hello Byelka. I, too, have gotten into a routine of doing better things for myself. Given that I have 3 children and currently my mom’s caregiver, it’s not so much the time but money. Part of me gets lazy or maybe even overwhelmed, but I remind myself that everything in life is baby steps. Small goals are easier to fulfill than to let my mind run rampant with a plethora of tabs open in my head. Lol so I would suggest maybe picking one or two small goals and fulfill them. Don’t focus on the time it will take but more on doing it for ur own good. Idk it has helped me a bit. It might for u. Hope u enjoy the rest of ur day. 😊