The power of small changes to make big results
1. Start by walking Many people fail at sticking to their running goals is because they expect too much from their bodies. They believe they will start today and run 10 miles in a single day. This is not only unrealistic but also a sure-fire way to set yourself up for your failure. To get into…
Keep these motivational quotes around for inspiration and strength during your next workout: “There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.” ~ Zig Ziglar “I have failed many times, and that’s why I am a success.” ~ Michael Jordan “If you only ever give 90% in training then you will only ever give 90% when it…
We were surprised last year when the Write three positive things about today habit doubled in participants in one day after Lifter Zack Shapiro blogged about it. The habit now has over 1,450 members: My @liftapp habit “Write three positive things about today” doubled in participants today. Got featured on @Lifehacker! http://t.co/glOg1oXy — Zack Shapiro (@ZackShapiro) January 15, 2013 What compelled…
Did you know that a small habit like making your bed can help you get through life’s rough patches? One Lift user, Dave, told us last week that making his bed helped him recover from a divorce: I’m 30 years old and have been going through a particularly ugly divorce (I suppose they’re all ugly). When I…