The Secret to Sustainable Motivation and Mental Health

You might know all the best clean eating tips, and workout strategies for women over 35 fitness. But what good does that do if you are struggling to show up? If you're struggling to find the motivation to work out and eat right, you know it can take a tool on your happiness and mental health. And sometimes simple "workout tips" don't help. Today, I’m sharing my biggest tips for sustainable motivation and willpower after working with women in my practice for over 30 years. Knowing all the best strategies won’t make any difference without taking action to improve your mental health and fitness. The key is to look for that sweet spot of motivation and discipline so you enjoy taking action - and can do it regularly with little effort. You'll hear insights into improving mental health, including connecting to one’s life purpose and getting into cycles of self-judgment. Learning the skills of discipline and willpower is the antidote. I explain the key mindset shifts needed to break difficult habits, how that prepares you to master anything, and how to create nourishing habits instead. One way to stay healthy, look great, and improve energy levels women is strength training. When you feel good in your body and mind, it's easier to make healthy, disciplined decisions. For the times when mustering up the energy for that workout is just too hard to find, I share journal prompts that can help reconnect you to your why. Practicing self-love deepens your wellspring so that you can harness the power of sustainable motivation! Ready for a great night’s sleep? Try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder and get up to 40% off for a limited time. Visit shopbeam.com/HOLLYP and use code HOLLYP at checkout. Be sure to Follow and Subscribe so you'll know exactly when new episodes are available on Tuesdays.   Topics covered: The viscous cycle of self-judgment when motivation is hard to find Why a strong life purpose improves your health Difference between motivation, desire, and willpower Learning the practice of delaying gratification How to get honest about hard-to-break habits The link between strength training and motivation Journal prompts for connecting to your way and cultivating self-love   Resources Mentioned Research on the link between life purpose and mortality  Research about willpower and self-control   Transcripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blog Follow Me: Find me on Instagram: @hollyperkins Learn more on my website: hollyperkins.com Connect with me on Facebook: facebook.com/HollyPerkinsFitness   Disclaimer: Content and information as part of The Holly Perkins Health Podcast is for general interest, education, and entertainment purposes only. The use of information on this podcast or materials or products linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.