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Nothing helps keeps you more focused than if you have clearly defined goals.\u00a0 I find that setting smaller short-term goals that lead up to a larger long-term goal definitely helps with maintaining my overall motivation.\u00a0 Setting ATTAINABLE (keyword) short term goals helps create small wins and allows you to see the bigger goal on the horizon.\u00a0 Getting those small wins makes you want to keep going to see what else you can achieve.<\/p>\n

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Keep in mind that your long-term goal can change and evolve over time.\u00a0 Maybe you finally got to your goal weight and have developed a love for weight training.\u00a0 Now you might be thinking about entering a powerlifting competition!\u00a0 This is the beauty of goal setting.\u00a0 Once you hit your original long-term goal you might see other goals start to manifest that you never before considered.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0 Accountability, accountability, accountability<\/h2>\n

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You have most likely heard this before but it bears repeating here.\u00a0 Find a way to be held accountable for your goals.\u00a0 This is sort of like your last layer of protection against a dwindling inner motivation.<\/p>\n

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If this is going to be an actual person it needs to be someone you trust and value.\u00a0 A person who supports you and genuinely has your best interest at heart.\u00a0 Someone you feel at ease with who can lift you up when you are down but can also give you a swift kick when you start to doubt yourself or waiver on your commitment.<\/p>\n

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Sometimes accountability for you might not take the form of a specific person or even a person at all.\u00a0 Sometimes just writing your goals down and getting them out of your head onto a piece of paper can make a huge difference.\u00a0 Goals become more real when we speak them out loud or write them down.\u00a0 You can then tape it to your wall or hang it on your mirror which can serve as a daily check in to your goal.<\/p>\n

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Other times using the powers of social media can be a strong accountability partner.\u00a0 Posting about your workouts or new eating habits can be a strong motivator to stay on track.\u00a0 Even more motivating is if you\u2019ve made your fitness goals known and post about your progress.\u00a0 Your friends and family can comment and help support you and keep you motivated.\u00a0 This can also be a great way to document your progress and see how far you have come.<\/p>\n

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Lastly, one of the best forms of accountability is actually hiring a coach.\u00a0 Paying someone who is extremely knowledgeable and understands your goals is often highly successful.\u00a0 Money is motivating and you don\u2019t want to let your coach or yourself down. You\u2019ll be expected to check in each week and explain why you did or didn\u2019t stay on track.\u00a0 A coach is someone that will help you navigate those inevitable hurdles on your journey and provide you with valuable suggestions to help keep you moving towards your goals.<\/p>\n

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Regardless of what kind of accountability you choose, the key really is making sure that you have that extra layer of protection for yourself. Another layer to lean on when the inevitability of fading motivation hits you.<\/p>\n

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Having an off day, week, or even month is not uncommon.\u00a0 Especially as we pursue long term goals that may take months to years before we finally reach them.\u00a0 Instead of trying to stay motivated the entire time, think instead about drawing from the dedication you have to your goal.\u00a0 These 4 strategies can help keep you more intrinsically motivated and focused so you can finally reach your goals and then some!<\/p>\n

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Until next time my friends…<\/p>\n

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Allison<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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