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The mind is a powerful tool we can utilize to jumpstart a new physical activity journey or any new healthy habit. Everyone has days where they struggle to find the motivation to be active and exercise. Whether you had a long day at work, are feeling overwhelmed with too many responsibilities, or think that you…

You know you should develop a regular exercise routine, but you lack motivation. Promises to yourself are quickly broken, and you never establish enough of the workout habit to experience any rewards.Exercising as you age is important. It’s not only good for physical health to help prevent falls or enable you to do basic tasks…

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This concept, known as “process simulation,” is as relevant to fitness as it is to freshmen studies, says Morin. “You’re much better off visualizing yourself working hard,” she says. “Imagine yourself running, sweating, and being out of breath—not crossing the finish line of a marathon, because then you’re already cheering.”Closely track your progressProgress is a…

Steven Rogall, CEO, Rogall + Co. getty “Here’s a company car; it’s a Lincoln! After 25 years here, you’ll get a Rolex, and remember, when you retire at 65, you’ll have your company pension. Now, join the firm and work hard.” This likely was the compensation conversation for a prospective employee as late as the…

If you find yourself struggling, there are things you can do to boost your motivation at work.getty Motivation is what gets employees to come to work every day. Yet, staying professionally engaged can be challenging—especially for Gen Z. Based on a survey of nearly 1,000 U.S. leaders by Intelligent.com, one in six managers say they’re…

Brian Will is CEO of Brian Will Media, a serial entrepreneur, business management consultant and best-selling author. Getty Personal motivation is the driving force behind every significant achievement, whether in entrepreneurship, sales or just personal development. But not all motivation is created equal. To truly overcome obstacles and achieve lasting success, it’s essential to understand…

Keep in mind that this was an animal study, so we’re not positive that the lessons would apply to humans. But as study senior author Christoph Thaiss, Ph.D., explained in a news release, “If we can confirm the presence of a similar pathway in humans, it could offer an effective way to boost people’s levels…

Getty ImagesMany people struggle to do the recommended amount of exercise each week. But research suggests even a small amount has powerful effects.There’s no question that exercise is good for the heart. Regular exercise lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and reduces the chances of having a heart attack or stroke.But sometimes it can be hard to…

Healthy habits can have positive, long-term effects on your health, wellness, and military performance. But building new habits or breaking old ones can be hard. Your current habits have created strong neural pathways that allow you to perform them automatically, without any conscious thought or effort. That’s why it’s so easy to slip back into old patterns without even…

It’s Saturday, and you’re sitting on the couch binge-watching a show. You know you should work out—you feel great afterwards, and your progress is impressive—except sometimes it’s just so hard to make moves. What gives? “People say, ‘I lost my motivation’, but that’s inaccurate”, says Lisa Lewis, EdD, a licensed psychologist in Boston who specialises…

First of all, this isn’t a New Year’s resolution takedown. To say they’re all silly or ultimately ill-fated is simply false. In fact, around 60 percent of the people who made New Year’s resolutions are still going strong one month in, per the Pew Research Center. So if you’re locked into a goal you set…

It’s that time of year when our motivation to workout is next to none; the days grow shorter, it gets dark earlier and, as a result, our mood can take a bit of a slump and our training can begin to fall off the tracks. I mean, if you’re struggling to even get out the…

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