Focus on results, not effort

Another smart way to start the cycle of taking action is to spend a few minutes actively focusing on the results you get from the action, rather than thinking about the effort it took to get it.

For example, when I'm not motivated to go to the gym, I do a quick visualization exercise. I just need a little willpower to start this movement.

In my visualization exercise, I imagine myself feeling healthy and energetic. I imagine being on the beach and feeling incredibly confident in my body. I imagine how it helps me sleep better, be more productive, and feel good about myself.

Instead of focusing on effort - cycling to the gym, sweating, pushing myself - I took one simple action to keep my mind focused on the positive results I was getting from my workout. This small action inspires motivation to take a bigger action -- hit the gym.

03 Move your body

Another simple technique I often use to start a cycle of taking action is to move with my body.

For example, if I'm not motivated to record a video for one of my classes, I'll just do some pull-ups, push-ups, or squats, which usually creates a spark of motivation.

Even a short walk outside, where you can get some fresh air and sunlight, will do wonders for your motivation levels. That's because the mind-body connection is so powerful.

Usually, when I'm not motivated, it's just a reflection of my body's energy level. Low energy equals low power. So I just take small actions -- push-ups, pull-ups, squats, going for a walk outside -- to generate some energy and therefore momentum.

Often, once my physical state has changed, my blood is flowing, and my energy has increased, I'm more motivated to achieve my goals.

Again, it's the initial small action (for which you need a little willpower) that leads to the motivation to take bigger action. It's all about starting the cycle of taking action in any form or way possible.

Review your goals

Reviewing your goals is another smart way to start the cycle of action.

As part of my morning routine, I take a few minutes to review my biggest goals. This focused my mind on the bigger picture and motivated me to put in the work.

I know exactly what I'm working towards, how it will change my life for the better, and why it's important to be productive today.

This small, initial action sparked enough motivation for them to take larger actions throughout the rest of the day. All you need is a little discipline to review your goals and it starts the cycle of taking action.

Focus on results, not effort

Another smart way to start the cycle of taking action is to spend a few minutes actively focusing on the results you get from the action, rather than thinking about the effort it took to get it.

For example, when I'm not motivated to go to the gym, I do a quick visualization exercise. I just need a little willpower to start this movement.

In my visualization exercise, I imagine myself feeling healthy and energetic. I imagine being on the beach and feeling incredibly confident in my body. I imagine how it helps me sleep better, be more productive, and feel good about myself.

Instead of focusing on effort - cycling to the gym, sweating, pushing myself - I took one simple action to keep my mind focused on the positive results I was getting from my workout. This small action inspires motivation to take a bigger action -- hit the gym.

03 Move your body

Another simple technique I often use to start a cycle of taking action is to move with my body.

For example, if I'm not motivated to record a video for one of my classes, I'll just do some pull-ups, push-ups, or squats, which usually creates a spark of motivation.

Even a short walk outside, where you can get some fresh air and sunlight, will do wonders for your motivation levels. That's because the mind-body connection is so powerful.

Usually, when I'm not motivated, it's just a reflection of my body's energy level. Low energy equals low power. So I just take small actions -- push-ups, pull-ups, squats, going for a walk outside -- to generate some energy and therefore momentum.

Often, once my physical state has changed, my blood is flowing, and my energy has increased, I'm more motivated to achieve my goals.

Again, it's the initial small action (for which you need a little willpower) that leads to the motivation to take bigger action. It's all about starting the cycle of taking action in any form or way possible.

Review your goals

Reviewing your goals is another smart way to start the cycle of action.

As part of my morning routine, I take a few minutes to review my biggest goals. This focused my mind on the bigger picture and motivated me to put in the work.

I know exactly what I'm working towards, how it will change my life for the better, and why it's important to be productive today.

This small, initial action sparked enough motivation for them to take larger actions throughout the rest of the day. All you need is a little discipline to review your goals and it starts the cycle of taking action.