Thursday, September 13, 2018

We figured out who did it, but what was the motive?



Earlier this week, I wrote about my Fitbit and how I’m not using it right now.  I’m exploring different ways of motivating myself.  All of us need to figure out what works in our individual cases.  Here are some suggestions.

• Yes, the Fitbit.  Or other tracker.  Maybe you want to go all elementary school on yourself and make yourself a chart with stickers.  If it makes you feel good, go nuts.

• Rewards.  If you want to walk, but you don’t really feel like it, pick a destination that is a reward, like your favorite cafĂ© or your friend’s house or the beach.  Make yourself a preferred customer card and when you get ten punches, get yourself a present.  Make a list of things you want and pair them up with target weights on the scale or new weight lifting records.

• Pick something you like in the first place.  If you love to dance, it’s not hard to get out and boogie.  If you live for pedaling, biking is a no-brainer.

• Do it socially.  Maybe you don’t love yoga, but you love your friend who loves yoga.  Go to hang out with her and get bonus points for working out.

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