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The paradox of motivation is that when you have it you don\u2019t feel like you need it, and when you need it, you don\u2019t feel like you have it.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

That might be a frustrating reality, but, if you can understand how motivation works, you can limit those times when you feel stuck in a rut.<\/p>\n

You might think you need to feel motivated in order to start something new or take on a\u00a0 big challenge, but that’s a myth. Motivation follows your actions<\/em> and not the other way around, which is why it\u2019s easier to feel more motivated\u00a0after<\/em> you start a new workout or diet. The first movement could be as simple as buying workout clothes, writing out your workouts, or hiring a coach. But, you need to get the ball rolling to trigger motivation rather than wait for a surge of inspiration.<\/p>\n

Think of it like Newton\u2019s First Law of Motion: A body at rest will remain at rest unless an outside force acts on it, and a body in motion will stay in motion.<\/p>\n

The key, then, is not waiting until you are motivated to tackle a new task, goal, or habit.\u00a0 Instead, you need a trigger to help jumpstart motivation even when it\u2019s non-existent.<\/p>\n

The key is not waiting until you are motivated to tackle a new task, goal, or habit. That\u2019s the rest stage. Instead, you need a trigger to help jumpstart motivation even when it\u2019s non-existent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Then, the key to long-term motivation is ensuring that what you\u2019re doing is tied to something of greater purpose, meaning, or benefit.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself trying to find the willpower to do something, it likely means you haven\u2019t yet connected your actions to a greater purpose.<\/p>\n

Want more motivation? Make sure that the payoff of your action needs to outweigh the pain of your inaction<\/strong>. When you can see your behaviors as a trade-off of a life lived or a life wasted, then you’ll have the motivation that lasts.<\/p>\n

As an added bonus, once you hit that level with your fitness, you’ll unlock greater results. In one 2015 McMaster University<\/a> study, people who focused on intrinsic reasons to exercise felt like they churned out better high-intensity interval training (HIIT) performances than those who zoned in on other reasons.<\/p>\n

To help you achieve your fitness and nutrition goals, use these science-backed tips to help jumpstart action. They are not an endless well of fuel, but they will provide a kick in the ass to get you going \u2014 and then the rest is up to you.<\/p>\n

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