Struggling with motivation? You’re in the right place.
Let’s build a plan that works even on the days you don’t feel motivated.
If you’re here, you probably care about your health, but you’ve also got a lot on your plate. Work, family, responsibilities… it’s hard to juggle it all.
When you fall off track, it’s easy to blame yourself for “not being motivated enough.” But here’s the truth:
It’s probably not a willpower issue.
It’s about having the right systems and support in place so you can keep making progress no matter how you feel on a given day.
Below, you’ll find some of our favorite Nerd Fitness resources to help you do exactly that.
1. Gear up to try again
One of the most common questions I get from readers is: “What if I fail again?” It’s hard to feel motivated if you feel like you are doomed from the start.
Here’s an article on what to do if this is how you feel, and the importance of getting that first win to start to build some momentum.
2. Align your goals and values
When your goals connect to what truly matters to you, motivations becomes much easier to sustain.
3. Use bursts of motivation wisely
Fluctuating motivation isn’t only normal – it’s expected. So let’s use that to our advantage.
4. Make it easier to start – even when you don’t want to
Fitness doesn’t have to feel like a chore – here’s how to make it more rewarding so you actually look forward to it.
5. Keep the habit alive with “Dial Mode”
Our go-to method for staying consistent when life gets hectic.
And there you have it – five steps to not only bolster and build motivation, but make sure you have a plan in place so you keep moving forward, even when you aren’t feeling motivated.
These are the exact same types of strategies we use in our 1-on-1 coaching program.
Take Sarah, for example.
Sarah experienced many false starts before joining Nerd Fitness. She had tried it all, but juggling her work as a nurse left her feeling drained at the end of each day. Any time she made a single slip up felt like a complete failure. She knew she wanted to change, but wasn’t sure how.
Together with her coach (hi Kerry!), Sarah worked to implement changes slowly over time in a way that stuck. She built systems that made the good things easier to do, and the less desired things harder.
- Easier like setting a reminder in her phone for her workouts and meal prepping
- Harder like shifting the junk food to a less visible place in the panty.
“Looking back, those small things have added up to a complete lifestyle change that I never would have thought possible. Yet it felt natural and easy. It’s also sparked a real desire to keep changing and pushing myself, and that has extended into many other aspects of my life.”
These strategies have worked for thousands of Nerd Fitness readers and coaching clients, even the ones felt like they were constantly starting over again.
If you want personal help building a system like this for your life, take our free Coach Matching Quiz and see what Nerd Fitness Coaching could do for you.