The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Moment 11 - The Secret To Finding Consistent Motivation
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Jun 24, 2021 Explore the fascinating cycle of motivation and the struggle to maintain it, especially for health and fitness goals. Discover how relying on external validation can derail your progress. Shift your mindset to prioritize intrinsic values for a more sustainable approach to motivation. Join the journey of overcoming the constant loop of enthusiasm and burnout as we strive for a consistent commitment to well-being.
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Summer Body Cycle
- Steven Bartlett describes his annual cycle of getting in shape for summer then losing motivation.
- This pattern repeated for five years, impacting his health and well-being.
Extrinsic Motivation
- Bartlett realized his fitness motivation was extrinsic, tied to public approval during summer.
- This realization helped him understand why his motivation disappeared once summer ended.
Intrinsic Motivation
- Shift to intrinsic motivators, focusing on the positive feelings and benefits of exercise.
- Find reasons to work out that are not tied to external validation or specific timeframes.