We've all had those weeks or months where we feel completely uninspired to do anything. These are the times when we tell ourselves that we are going to workout or clean the house or read a book or redo the computer, but for some reason we never manage to actually get any of these things done.
Whether this lack of inspiration comes from depression, an injury or a simple case of burnout, there is one really good way to fix it and get yourself back on track.
Read about an athlete you really admire. Watch some of their past performances. Read stories about Olympians and ball players and cyclists and footbol (soccer) players, football players, skiers, runners, tennis players, golfers, etc. Learn what they have done to overcome adversity and get past those moments where they just want to give up. The stories are inspiring.
Next, try to find that athlete's favorite playlist, that handful of songs that inspire them to greatness. Go to itunes or Amazon and download those songs onto your mp3 player.
Music in hand, find a quiet place and have a seat. Close your eyes, listen to the music and visualize yourself as your favorite athlete. Visualize how good it feels to perform, how great it feels to cross that finish line or win that game.
Then when you are totally inspired, hit the gym, the tennis court, the track, the field, the slopes, the boxing ring, the mountain and go.
In the next post, I'll share with you some of my favorite workout music.
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