165. How to Stay Motivated During a Busy Season

Live Your Personal Best - Workout Motivation and Routine Building For Current and Former Athletes

We’re officially entering one of the busiest seasons of the year, which makes it easier to give up our fitness goals. But it is important to know that you don’t have to give up any of your goals just because life is chaotic, you can make time for it all. Making the right choices and focusing on your goals even as you prioritize other things will ensure that you still stay motivated and healthy.

In this episode of the Live Your Personal Best podcast, I share tips on how to stay motivated even in the approaching busier season. Listen in to learn how to plan your schedule to accommodate all your goals and priorities while still having time to enjoy yourself.

Key Takeaways:

· Fit your fitness goals into your schedule even if it’s shorter than usual.

· Focus on doing what’s possible in this busier season instead of focusing on doing it how you like.

· Have a consistent schedule for fitness while setting aside time to rest to avoid burnout.

· Stop comparing yourself and focus on progressive steps prioritizing your needs and wants.

· Make time for things that you enjoy without allowing busyness to take that from you.

· Start reminding yourself of your future goals to stay motivated.

Episode Timeline:

· [2:15] You don’t have to give up on your fitness goals or any of your goals just because life is chaotic.

· [3:44] Stay consistent with your regular routine as much as possible or set a new one.

· [5:13] Prioritize sleep and rest to relax and stay healthy and motivated.

· [6:26] Avoid being too hard on yourself and instead focus on putting your needs and wants first.

· [7:49] Ensure you’re still doing something that you enjoy every day to keep you excited.

· [8:56] Find motivation in the things that remind you of the future like visualization.

· [10:51] Remember the busy season is just temporary and why you have your goals.

Quotes:

· “Your goal is not to be the best at everything, the best all the time or giving 100% all the time, the goal is to continually make progress or still putting your needs and wants first.”- Emily [6:44]

· “Whatever it may be, do not let busyness and goals get in the way of doing things that you enjoy.”- Emily [8:46]

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