"What needs to change for you to feel more at peace with how you are spending your time this year?" – Commitment. The goals are identified, the time blocks are set. Maintaining diligence, sustaining momentum, even when the motivation lags.
Yep. That's the big thing. When the round of sessions with the personal trainer conclude and there ain't $100 on the line for showing up each time, is the will strong enough to show up at the gym just as consistently thereafter?
If you're counting on willpower, the odds are against you. Rather are there other forms of accountability you can put in place to ensure you stay consistent?
The Why is a bit more substantial this time around. It's more than the eternal quest to get back my six pack. My wife's MS is progressing and mobility is becoming an issue. She's falling a lot more. The cane might soon not be enough. The upper body strength we knew I'd need "someday" has now been introduced to "today". That said, there's just something about checking that checkbox of "DONE" for the day on a goals spreadsheet, ain't there?
I don't think there's any stronger accountability for you than your why. While it's an unfortunate situation I'm sorry you are going through, this (plus the checkbox, of course!) should be more than enough. Your strong values will ensure you keep showing up at the gym, not summoning willpower.
"What needs to change for you to feel more at peace with how you are spending your time this year?" – Commitment. The goals are identified, the time blocks are set. Maintaining diligence, sustaining momentum, even when the motivation lags.
it's sounds to me like you are already committed. Is it maybe also CONSISTENCY that you're looking for?
Yep. That's the big thing. When the round of sessions with the personal trainer conclude and there ain't $100 on the line for showing up each time, is the will strong enough to show up at the gym just as consistently thereafter?
If you're counting on willpower, the odds are against you. Rather are there other forms of accountability you can put in place to ensure you stay consistent?
The Why is a bit more substantial this time around. It's more than the eternal quest to get back my six pack. My wife's MS is progressing and mobility is becoming an issue. She's falling a lot more. The cane might soon not be enough. The upper body strength we knew I'd need "someday" has now been introduced to "today". That said, there's just something about checking that checkbox of "DONE" for the day on a goals spreadsheet, ain't there?
I don't think there's any stronger accountability for you than your why. While it's an unfortunate situation I'm sorry you are going through, this (plus the checkbox, of course!) should be more than enough. Your strong values will ensure you keep showing up at the gym, not summoning willpower.