Can Someone Please Explain This? Does Anyone Else Struggle Like This? Is this normal?
Almost every time I plan to work out, I have to seriously push myself just to get started. I drag my feet, make excuses, and battle with my own mind. But then, once I do the workout and finish, I feel incredible—energized, clear-headed, and proud. I always think, “That felt amazing. I’m definitely doing this again tomorrow!”
And yet, when the next day comes, it’s like I forgot all of that. I’m back to square one, trying to convince myself to get up and move.
Why is it so hard to start, even when I know how great it’s going to feel afterward
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Human evolution rewarded us for conserving energy. When we had to push ourselves we gave ourselves dopamine to reward us for not dying. Pretty simple.
This is why the best athletes are not only physically gifted, but mentally. You must be mentally resilient and consistent to achieve any goal
Working out sucks. It will always suck. That’s why discipline is important. Discipline leads to consistency which leads to results.
Because we now live in a world where you expect INSTANTANEOUS results about everything.
Ive been working out over half of my life (currently 36). I started because I was underweight and bullied. Now I keep routine out of habit but still retain that desire.
The fact of the matter is this dread you have isn’t going to magically disappear; you have to consciously overcome it and realize it’s going to be a bitch in the beginning.
It’s called a procrastination barrier.
You just need to do something small to get passed the barrier, and suddenly you are less lazy and enjoying what you are doing.
Dreading cleaning your room? Take two glasses to the kitchen… Suddenly your making the bed, picking up all your clothes etc.