When Work Piles Up and Motivation Goes Quiet
When work piles up and motivation goes quiet, this 3-step plan helps you keep lifting, running, and recovering. It’s not about hustling harder — it’s about staying steady when life gets loud.
1. Shrink the Session
Cut your normal workout in half — or less. Ten minutes of movement beats zero minutes of guilt. Pick one lift, one push, one pull, and move through them at a relaxed pace. The goal is momentum, not misery.
2. Anchor It to Your Schedule
Decide exactly when the micro-session happens: right after your first coffee, between meetings, or before you head home. The more predictable the cue, the less motivation you need to start.
3. Recover on Purpose
Sleep, walk, and breathe like they’re part of the plan — because they are. Five calm minutes between calls or a quick walk after lunch counts. Recovery is training when time is tight.
On the weeks when your calendar wins, remember: consistency is built on showing up small, not waiting to show up perfect.
