Recent comments in /f/GetMotivated

Aerhart941 t1_ja8vohr wrote

Reply to [Image] by lawwal93

Caption is completely unnecessary and removes all nuance in the art… where else do you keep the thoughts that burden you? In your pocket?

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fubar_giver t1_ja8ptn2 wrote

Reply to [Image] by lawwal93

Just drink grain alcohol and sniff glue until you can't think thoughts, problem solved.

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AdPsychological2597 t1_ja8ps5c wrote

Reply to Going to the gym was fun for a month. [Discussion] by SunKissed_ox

Motivation and discipline are very very different. Motivation is what you had for that month, discipline is making it part of your daily life. Meaning, going even though it is not feeling fun, but knowing that it will become fun again! Remember, YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS! At least this is what I tell my kids! You can actually do hard things and push past this plateau.. but yeah around the month mark it will feel like a chore… but chores are good for you too! Push past it keep showing up and set some more goals! Best of luck!

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Snowbreeezzzzyy t1_ja8pn0j wrote

Reply to Going to the gym was fun for a month. [Discussion] by SunKissed_ox

Might be a good time to switch up your workout. Usually when its fun and new, exercising can be exciting, but when it becomes the same routine day after day it can become more of a chore. I'm not sure what your routine is, but if you are someone who does cardio- maybe switch up from the current machine(s) you are using to another one (i.e. use bike or eliptical instead of a treadmill). Or if you are strength training- find different exercises for your muscle groups or do different combinations of muscle groups than you were doing previously. Switching things up can make exercising more exciting and will give you something to look forward to as opposed to dreading.

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StoryLineOne t1_ja8ouij wrote

Reply to comment by SunKissed_ox in Going to the gym was fun for a month. [Discussion] by SunKissed_ox

For me, whenever I find that I'm beginning to feel like it's a chore, I identify what exactly is causing me to feel that way. For instance, sometimes I need to try out a new exercise routine, or just swap out a few for different ones. Figuring out what's making you feel like you don't wanna go and finding a solution that makes you feel good is super important. Sometimes it won't all be fun and games, but working out should be something you enjoy. Just gotta find the right reason! :)

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Vegetable_Ratio_9896 t1_ja8nhni wrote

Reply to [Discussion] Motivation after life’s speed bumps by inbetweensound

I have similar things in my life. The health difficulties make it a challenge but in a strange way they also give me an advantage: a daily reminder of why I do the things I do, that I’m grateful for what my body is able to do still, that life is a path, not a race, the only person walking it is me and I only have to be further along by one step to be nevertheless further along.

I read a good one a while back. If, on one day, you only have 40% to give and you give that 40%, you’ve given 100%.

Best wishes that you overcome your obstacles soon.

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utterlyuncool t1_ja8nb6k wrote

Reply to comment by Anonymark88 in Going to the gym was fun for a month. [Discussion] by SunKissed_ox

No! That is bulls**t advice.

You have no idea what OP is going through. The fact that he showed up matters. He's just building a habit.

OP - it matters! You did 10 mins. Good for you. Next time you can push for 15. Or 12. Or, if your motivation is s**t that day, do 8. But whatever happens - do something! Even if it's just walking around the block.

That's how you build habits, and that's how you change yourself. Keep it up OP. You're doing good work.

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