How Setting Intentions Can Revolutionize Your Workout | SELF HEALTH + HEALING | Scoop.it

"If you find yourself dreading an activity that you once looked forward to, here's how to get back that feel-good motivation that inspired you to move in the first place."

 

Right from the first step, I could tell today’s run wasn’t going to be easy. My limbs were heavy and my mood was as gloomy as the overcast skies above. Pulling off my planned 90-minute interval run seemed like an impossible task.

 

“You’re so lazy. What’s wrong with you?” I thought. Feeling defeated, I eased my jog down to a walk. Thoughts of next month’s race did nothing to motivate me. I just didn’t care. No vision of my future running greatness could get my legs moving.