There are a lot of things that motivate people, but only a
few result in success in the long term.
Finding the positive ways to motivate yourself to be successful for the
long term is the most important piece of making a change for life.
One of the most frustrating things for a good trainer or coach to encounter is a client or athlete who is only interested in praise and attention. There is often an underlying negative dialogue going on with those individuals so when there isn’t a constant stream of praise and attention, self-loathing and doubt rise to the surface. For the individual who only feels validated by the likes and comments they get in person or on social media, there is often a dark side of feeling invisible or even ugly and unaccomplished. Individuals who love the praise and encouragement to eat and move better are often not motivated to do anything when the voice encouraging them is silent.
This may sound a bit harsh, but as a personal trainer and coach, I find a lot…
One of the most frustrating things for a good trainer or coach to encounter is a client or athlete who is only interested in praise and attention. There is often an underlying negative dialogue going on with those individuals so when there isn’t a constant stream of praise and attention, self-loathing and doubt rise to the surface. For the individual who only feels validated by the likes and comments they get in person or on social media, there is often a dark side of feeling invisible or even ugly and unaccomplished. Individuals who love the praise and encouragement to eat and move better are often not motivated to do anything when the voice encouraging them is silent.
This may sound a bit harsh, but as a personal trainer and coach, I find a lot…