EP. 03 | Unmotivated to Workout? Here's Your Solution!

Aug 19

Woman waking up in bed checking alarm clock, not wanting to workout.

Are you promising yourself "yes! I WILL go to the gym tomorrow!" - only to not end up working out at all? It's easy to tell yourself it's because you're not "motivated enough" to do it. But I call BS on that! Instead tune in to hear what I think the real problem is and then learn the solution to consistently working out, even when you're super unmotivated to do so.

Timestamps

Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00)
Kate Gladden welcomes listeners and introduces the theme of the episode.

Kate's Fitness Journey (00:01:00)
Kate shares her personal experiences with fitness, emphasizing mindset over aesthetics.

The Myth of Motivation (00:03:11)
Kate challenges the belief that motivation is necessary for starting and maintaining a workout routine.

Understanding Human Instincts (00:05:15)
Discussion on how our brains are wired for survival, impacting motivation for effortful tasks.

Self-Discipline vs. Motivation (00:09:07)
Kate emphasizes the importance of self-discipline over relying on fleeting motivation.

The Role of Prefrontal Cortex (00:10:54)
Explains how adults can override instinctual behaviors with conscious choices.

Commitment for Long-Term Success (00:12:51)
Encouragement to commit to actions for future feelings rather than immediate comfort.

Building Mental Discipline (00:14:43)
Kate discusses how workouts contribute to mental strength and discipline.

Flipping the Script on Excuses (00:16:38)
Strategies for reframing excuses to promote commitment to fitness goals.

Building Self-Discipline (00:18:36)
Kate emphasizes the importance of self-discipline over motivation for achieving fitness goals.

Commitment to Discomfort (00:19:35)
She discusses committing to uncomfortable actions, like early workouts, for long-term benefits.

Overcoming Excuses (00:20:30)
Kate encourages listeners to confront their excuses and take action regardless of feelings.

Survival Instinct vs. Living Fully (00:21:36)
She explains how survival instincts can hinder living a fulfilling and healthy life.

Future Self's Gratitude (00:22:31)
Kate shares the mantra "my future self will thank me" to motivate action over comfort.

Realistic Goal Setting (00:23:24)
She advises starting with achievable workout goals and gradually increasing them for success.

Call to Action (00:24:26)
Kate promotes her life coaching services to help listeners implement these strategies in their lives.

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