The biggest killer is setting unachievable, overwhelming goals. When your goal is too unspecific and too far out there, you don't ever get there, you quit. Unattainable goals tend to lead to being driven by only external factors. Like the scale or size of your jeans. These goals can motivate you to a point but they only work for so long. You'll have trouble going all the way if outside forces are your only focus.
If you want long-term success you must find internal motivators. such as, gaining energy from exercise or sleeping better because you're more fit. These are far more important to your life, and you're more likely to keep going.
It takes 21 days to form a new habit, so if you can get yourself through those first days you are well on your way! Each time you repeat your new behaviors, you increase the strength of your motivation. The stronger your habit, the more it becomes automatic!
You also will see results after those initial 3 weeks and that will add to those inner motivators and be key.
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