Marije: 'When people say they don't have time—for exercise or healthy eating—what they really mean is they don't feel like it.'
You have to make time. It's a cliché, but it's true. If something truly matters to you, you'll prioritize it.
Feel It to Achieve It
Real change starts with feeling—not just saying. When you emotionally connect to your goal, like visualizing yourself slimmer and healthier in the mirror and feeling that excitement, your motivation surges and sustains action.
Truly Want It? That burning desire propels you to start immediately. It's powerful and real.
What Now?
Don't wait for rock bottom.
Take These Steps:
1. Visualize your goal vividly and let the positive emotions motivate you.
2. Stop self-negotiation in its tracks. That inner voice starts early: 'Something good's on TV tonight—maybe skip the gym, go later, or tomorrow?' Recognize it, shut it down, and reaffirm your commitment.
3. Organization is key. Block out time in your schedule and stick to it religiously.
Change Is a Choice
There's no such thing as 'no time' or 'no meaning'—it's about choosing if change fits your life right now.
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Marije de Vries (1981) is a seasoned trainer and coach in the fitness industry and corporate wellness. Through her proven change program, she guides thousands of men, women, and professionals to an ideal lifestyle each year. She blogs weekly for Santé.
Marije's book, Fitness Bible for Women, is available now. Visit www.fitnessbijbel.com
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