What's the best way to get motivated?

Question

I want to start getting up earlier so I can walk to work for exercise. What's the best way to motivate me to get out of bed at such an early hour?

Answer 1

well i know a whole lot of ways,
but as someone from india i might as well give you a 'mantra'.

for five days only SAY this mantra, without necessarily trying to DO anything about walking to work.

you got to say this mantra (aloud - if you are alone) 10 times upon waking up in the morning, 10 times after coffee break, 10 times after lunch, 10 times after work, 10 times after dinner and DEFINITELY 10 times last thing at night before going to bed.

here is your mantra

"I find it EASY to wake up when the alarm clock rings earlier in the morning because i LOVE walking to work" (10 times X 6 occasions per day)

that is all. send me email to tell me if this is workin or not and i will make suitable alterations in your mantra!

p.s. you will not be shot if you say this on more than six occasions per day. the more timesyou say it the better.
in fact try saying the mantra RIGHT NOW and see whether it makes a difference to you or not - at least an itsy bitsy difference!

Answer 2

You must sit down with yourself for a minute and FOCUS COMPLETELY ON OUTCOME. Think how much better you are going to look and feel after only fifteen days of this new regime. Get an alarm clock so you will have no excuse. The first two weeks will be a pain in the neck, and then your new fitness will begin to kick in and your optimism will, too. You will begin to see results in less than a month. I wake up naturally at 5 A.M. just because I love life, period. I am 63 years old, and it is just the natural time of day I wake up. I turn in at about eleven p.m. You know, everyone is different, but with just a little effort, you can crawl out of bed okay for those first few times. If it is a real grind, and you wind up feeling like you want to punch something, get to bed earlier. It is such a great thing that you want to reclaim your health so much. Just sit down for a minute and think about all the BENEFITS which will come along to you for such a simple sacrifice. I am sending this to you with good energies, and I hope you stick to this new program for the first two weeks, after which everything will shake down a lot for you and it will begin to enter Phase Two: Second Nature. Take good care, now, from Chris, in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. 4:30 P.M. Monday afternoon 31 July 2006.

Answer 3

Human motivation is a response that our body has to some
form of either internal or external stimulation.

In simple terms, it means that our body is responding to
stimulation. An example is that we are motivated to eat
something because we are hungry. We are directing a
behavior to a particular goal. Humans need to be motivated
to do just about anything in life. That is why it is so
Important to set goals.

Sure, we may not need to set a goal to eat, sleep or drink.
Those are internal stimulations. But sometimes in life we
find that we need to motivate ourselves to do other
important functions in life.

Some of these include: losing weight, exercising, quitting
smoking, cleaning the house, doing homework or finding a
job. Those are just to mention a few.

The bottom line is, we need to set goals to do some of
these things. Without goals, we really can't begin to get
motivated. As humans, we need to have the reason to do
something. That is how our brain works.

There are three basic types of personalities
that determine human motivation.

1. The need for achievement is the drive to excel at things
and strive to succeed. This type is in it for the
competition only.

2. The need for power is the desire to make people behave a
certain way with the power of human motivation. This type
of person is in it for the power and could care less about
the competition.

3. The need for affiliation is the strong needs for close
interpersonal relationships with others. This type of
person is in it for friends. They will cooperate just to
have the social aspect.

These are all types of personalities that are part of human
motivation. It is what drives us to think the way we think
and desire the things that we desire.

Depending on which human motivation type you are will
determine what motivates you. There can also be a
combination of two or three to make up someone's
personality.

Everyone is different in that different things motivate
each and every one of us. In order to get motivated, one
needs to first set goals out in front of them to meet. They
need to be goals that are within reach.

Then after the goals have been set down, it is time to get
a plan on what it will take to meet your goals. Write it
down and prioritize the things that need to be done in
order to achieve this motivation.

The final stage to human motivation is to make a commitment
to keep focused on the goals. Remember, motivation is what
drives us all. We need to have it to achieve anything.


Although some lucky people seem to be born highly
motivated, if you are of at least average intelligence you
can learn how to be motivated. No matter how unmotivated
you have been up to now you can still become a winner.

A winner is simply someone who
utilizes their resources and
brain power to their best
advantage while maintaining
a positive motivation and
attitude. If you have ever
wished to be a winner, look
for the motivation and attitude
to help you succeed...

Answer 4

go to bed earlier, plan some things on the way to work that will get you excited about getting up early, like stopping for a breakfast, or a cup of coffee, or just relaxing a little and reading the paperat work, but most of all you need to go to bed earlier, so you will be rested for the walk

Answer 5

Think about how much you want to loose weight, and that you can't loose weight driving to work. And think about after you loose the amount of weight you want to loose, how great you'll look, and all the compliments you'll get. You just HAVE to do it. don't be like "ohh I'll wait until tomorrow, then I'll walk to work." Because then you'll keep putting it off. once you do it a few time you'll get used to it. and it'll become a part of your daily routine.

Answer 6

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*1) Burn more calories then you're consuming everyday and measure your results using the following formula: Calories Consumed minus Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) minus Physical Activity minus the Thermic Effect of Food (TEF). A website that explains this formula in more detail and will help you determine how many calories you need to reach or maintain a certain weight is at http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner/library/weight/calsburned.htm

Get a diet and fitness calculator that you can put on your computer or cell phone. This will allow you to easily calculate the above formula, set goals, log your daily calorie consumption, and register your physical activities.

Set realistic goals for your ideal body weight. Here are two websites that will calculate a suggested body weight:
Adults: http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Teens/Children: http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/exercise/weight/bmi.html

It is difficult and unhealthy to lose more than one or two pounds per week. There are 3,500 calories in a pound. If you eat 500 fewer calories per day for a week you will lose one pound. If you burn through exercise 500 more calories per day for a week you will lose one pound.

*2) Eat natural and organic foods found on earth versus something created by a corporation to make money. Eat meals in small portions throughout the day and take a good multi-vitamin supplement.

Avoid “High Glycemic Load Carbs” (sugar, pastries, desserts, refined starches such as breads, pasta, refined grains like white rice; high starch vegetables such as potatoes) and drink lots of water. Read this article for more information on high GL Carbs:
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/carbohydrates.html

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*3) Exercise on most days by doing cardiovascular training and/or resistance training activities.

Read a book or find a certified trainer to make sure your doing all resistance training exercises correctly. A great book to buy that teaches you the resistance training basics is “Weight Training for Dummies”. A superb magazine to buy with resistance training routines that will not get you bored is "Muscle and Fitness". Signup for the free newsletter. An excellent free online resource is at http://www.exrx.net/

A good book to buy that teaches you the cardiovascular training basics is “Fitness for Dummies”.

*4) Get plenty of sleep. Sleep experts say most adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night for optimum performance, health, and safety.

*5) Educate yourself continually on health issues and make a life long commitment to good health. A great free publication is “Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005”. A superb book to read is “You The Owner’s Manual”. An excellent periodic publication is the “Nutrition Action Health Letter”. A reputable test you can take to measure your biological age is at http://realage.com

Look at all areas where you can enhance your health. For example, make improvements in the quality of the air you breathe. Review outdoor air quality forecasts where you live and get an indoor air purifier. Send me an email or yahoo instant message to "gainbetterhealth" if you want an indoor air purifier recommendation and if you have any questions.

*Click on all the source links below to get the full benefit of the recommendations. The answers presented to your health questions are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Answer 7

AIM. keep reminding your self how important it is for any one to get early to bed and early to start.

just push few days to yourself and when you have tasted the benefits of early life that's great inspiration in itself don't forget to sit silently for 5 to 10 minutes in end to concentrate and remember the father and thanks for this wonderful gift your body.
all the luck.

Answer 8

you have got to just really want to. think of reasons why you want to - youll get in better shape, save money on gas, feel better the rest of the day for getting exercise . . .
make it fun, like bring music with you or something

Answer 9

You have to make yourself just do it. After the first couple of weeks, you will think..."Why haven't I been doing this all along?" The first week is the hardest so just be aware and get going.

Answer 10

You've got to want it.
Go to bed earlier, too.