March 2019  

                     

 

MASTERING SELF-MOTIVATION

It can be incredibly hard to get motivated – whether you are attempting to adopt a healthier eating plan, engage in a regular gym routine or just accomplish a reasonable health goal. You’re not alone – so many of us struggle with Self-Motivation, or the ability to just do what needs to be done. Through practice, though, it is possible to master Self-Motivation. Here are a few strategies to help you get started.

METABOLISM

MATTERS —

                               

 

Choose  Your  Priorities.  Have  To’s  and  Must’s  bring  a  lot  of  extra  stress  into  our  lives  -­‐  which  is  why  we  generally  avoid  them.  Get  rid  of  your  Have  Tos’s  by  choosing  your  priorities  ahead  of  time  -­‐  don’t  tell  yourself  that  you  CAN’T  have  an  office  donut,  tell  yourself  that  you  prioritize  your  body  over  the  sweet  treat.  When  you  want  to  sleep  in,  remind  yourself  that  your  goals  are  more  important  than  sleep.

Build  Your  Momentum.  Every  time  you  make  a  good  choice  -­‐  whether  you  made  it  to  the  gym  or  you  ate  within  your  diet  plan  for  a  whole  day  -­‐  you  feel  accomplished.  You  feel  a  little  more  capable  of  accomplishing  your  goals.  Ride  that  wave!  Use  that  sense  of  accomplishment  to  power  you  into  the  next  day,  and  then  the  next.  Before  you  know  it,  what  was  once  a  one-­‐time  thing  becomes  your  regular  lifestyle.

Focus  on  Your  “Next”.  What  comes  next  for  you?  Are  you  going  to  fit  into  that  dress?  Are  you  going  to  enjoy  your  family  more  than  you  did  before?  Whatever  your  “Next”  is,  keep  that  as  your  main  focus.  That  should  be  the  reason  you  get  to  the  gym,  or  the  reason  you  say  no  to  the  office  donuts  today.  

Believe  In  Yourself.  In  the  words  of  Taylor  Swift  -­‐  haters  gonna  hate.  Don’t  let  your  inner  voice  be  one  of  the  haters.  Surround  yourself  with  things  that  make  you  feel  motivated  -­‐  write  yourself  encouraging  words  on  sticky  notes  and  post  them  on  the  mirror.  Listen  to  motivational  videos  as  you  walk  out  the  door.  End  each  day  by  telling  yourself  three  ways  you  succeeded  today.  Do  everything  you  can  to  make  sure  YOU  are  your  biggest  cheerleader.

Target Tips | 4 Mar | 2019

Stay  motivated  and  focused  on  your  goals  each  day  by  using  an  app  to  plan  and  track  the  food  you  eat.  Try  Metabolic  Meal  Plan  by  KORR  –  it  can  help  you  plan  your  meals  around  your  

own  unique  metabolic  rate.  It’s  never  been  easier  to  Eat  to  Your  

Metabolism!