An Articulated Life

Food For The Soul

  • Home
  • Food
    • Recipes
    • Food In Focus
    • Food Product Reviews
    • Equipment Reviews
    • Kitchen Tips
    • Restaurant Reviews
  • Health
    • Energy
    • Fitness
    • Book Reviews
  • Art
    • Exhibitions
    • Art Books
  • Contact Us

Forming A New Exercise Habit

2014/06/30 by Rania Leave a Comment

Treadmills in a gymIt’s been a few years since I was a regular at a gym. It was easier when I wasn’t commuting, or working late, or attending post-work events, or hosting a dinner party or some other reason. The strange thing was that I fell out the gym habit rather suddenly. I had been training regularly since my student days so I couldn’t understand my complete and sudden lack of interest and motivation

I thought I would eventually miss it so much, I would go back, but I didn’t and then it was two years later. Over that time I tried to jumpstart the habit. I read habit-forming books, which would get me out jogging for a few weeks, and then I would realize I was completely and utterly bored. I wondered what had happened to me and where my motivation had gone.

Then a few weeks ago I was reading a passage about Bhuddism that explained suffering, specifically, the type that comes from the lack of motivation. It explained we have a choice between the pain of discipline or the pain of regret which weighs heavier on us. That’s when it clicked. I had fallen out of discipline and had got pretty good at beating myself up about my lack of motivation. I decided to set about practicing exercise as a discipline.

I put all motivational thoughts aside and focused on achieving a weekly target of gym visits. I made sure I planned ahead so my bag was packed the night before, new podcasts were downloaded for training and my dinner was planned for post work-out. Whenever a possible distraction comes to mind, I think purely about achieving the necessary act of discipline and it gives me the focus I need.

It’s been four weeks which means my training schedule now qualifies as a habit. It doesn’t feel like one yet, though. I am feeling the benefits of regular training – more energy, toning up, better sleep – but strangely it’s the want for discipline that keeping me going back.

Filed Under: Fitness

« Roast Baby Leeks And Baby Carrots
French Style Braised Red Cabbage »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

Newsletter

Subscribe For Email Updates

Request A Review

We, at An Articulated Life love to discover innovations in the food world. If you are a restaurant, manufacturer or retailer and would like us to review your new flavours and products, please email us for our physical address.

Reviews are free of charge and we will always credit the company and brand. We promise honesty and fairness and therefore cannot guarantee that the review given will be 100% positive.

Recent Posts

  • Toberlone Cheesecake
  • Resistance
  • Forgiveness
  • The Emotional Journey of a New Expat
  • Traditional Roast Leg of Lamb

Archives

  • April 2020
  • October 2014
  • September 2014
  • August 2014
  • July 2014
  • June 2014

Recent Comments

    About An Articulated Life

    Life is about feeding the soul, those moments in nature as with genuine friends that extend a certain peace and gratitude into our ordinary lives. In all cultures, food is much more than sustenance. Read More…

    Popular Posts

    Ikea 365 Cookware Set
    Nairn's Oatcakes
    Typical Students
    Easy Cauliflower Cheese
    Rice in a storage jar

    Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Child Theme by Shay Bocks ·