If starting something is the hardest thing to do, no wonder most human beings have perfected the
art of procrastination, with a thousand and one excuses to rationalize their inaction. When it
comes to working out, these are the most commonly used excuses; I’m too tired. I lack
motivation. I don’t have time.
Our 24/7 lifestyle often leaves us feeling busier and busier, and as a result, downright exhausted.
However, when you feel too tired to work out, the solution is to actually work out. Working out is
almost paradoxical. It can make your muscles physically tired, but you will actually feel more
energized. Once you start exercising your body will start releasing neurotransmitters such as
serotonin, dopamine, and natural endorphins that will make you feel better. This is scientifically
proven.
Set a reminder on your phone that triggers positive notifications like “Time for my wellbeing” or
“You’ll never regret progression” to pop up before your scheduled workout. Planning to exercise
with a friend will also motivate you to keep your commitment to exercise even when you feel
exhausted.
If you are someone who needs more motivation than your health to workout, do some
soul-searching to find what will work to motivate you to get moving, creating that extra incentive,
defining your ‘why’ behind your goal. Checkout this blog post for more information on how to set
goals with a reason - http://www.mariano.club/post/set-goals-with-a-reason
Between your job and other responsibilities of life, it can feel hard to fit a workout in your daily
schedule. There is only so much time in the day and with so much on our plates, working out can
often get pushed to the back burner. Instead of trying to FIND time to work out, think about how
you can MAKE time. The trick is to find a block of time in your daily schedule; for some, that might
be before or after work, while for others, that might be during their lunch hour or summing up the
time wasted scrolling on social media. The time commitment can be minimal. If you can carve out
just 30 minutes a day for exercise consistently, you’ll have all the time you need to get in the best
shape of your life. The key is learning how to say ‘no’ to some things and ‘yes’ to taking care of
ourselves.
Procrastination is a challenge we have all faced at one point or another. For as long as humans
have been around, we have been struggling with delaying, avoiding, and procrastinating on issues
that matter to us. The first step is admitting it. Once you know and acknowledge that you are
procrastinating, you’ll be able to deal with your ‘excuses’ more effectively.
Mariano