It's been a long day, folks...same as yesterday, and same as the day before come to think of it! This first week back from break is always a killer. Thankfully the kiddos have been great, but I am EXHAUSTED! In the hopes of staying on top of things, I've been making a point to keep my bed made, my sink empty of dishes, and my workouts happening this week. I even used this pretty memo board my friend made for me for Christmas to plan those workouts out...
On the schedule for this evening was a 1000yd swim + 1 hr hot vinyasa yoga. I packed my bags last night, but as I was pulling out of the school parking lot, all I wanted to do was go home and take a nap! I caught myself thinking,
"Ugh, do I HAVE to go workout???"
Anyways, back to the workout that almost wasn't. When I caught myself thinking, "Ugh, do I HAVE to go workout???" I stopped and reframed my thoughts, instead thinking, "Tonight I GET to go swim and go to a yoga class. I love swimming and yoga, and taking the time to practice both tonight is a wonderful thing. I am lucky to get to do both of these wonderful things I love." Just by rephrasing my thoughts, my attitude completely shifted. And sure enough, the swim and yoga were wonderful--even though by the end of the class my arms were shaking like crazy in my side planks, and I had to rest in child's pose a few times...still awesome :)
Side note: After class, a middle aged man that was practicing next to me came up to me and said, "Thank you for your practice tonight. I really enjoyed practicing next to you." I can't decide if this is creepy or sweet...
How do you stay enthusiastic about training and working out after a long day?
Sometimes I try to visualize a goal I am working towards--either a finish line of an upcoming race or seeing my goal finishing time on my watch post-race. Holding these pictures in my mind usually gives me a little motivation when I'm having trouble sticking to my training plan!
Love this technique! Next time I feel like hiding when the 5am alarm sounds I may try it :)
ReplyDeletenow feeling guilty, as I just slept through my early morning workout alarm! tonight, I get to run after school!
ReplyDeleteEnthusistic? Not always. Like NIke - I just do it. I always feel glad I did. If I questioned it I wouldn't do it. If I've planned it, it happens.
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