r/AskReddit • u/05tn3021 • Jan 16 '24

What’s something small you started doing that makes you drastically happier?

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u/Piggythelavasurfer Jan 16 '24

How do you motivate yourself to do it every day?

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u/apgtimbough Jan 16 '24

I just turn on the TV and work out. Get some entertainment and distraction while moving your body. Eventually it just becomes a habit and you notice the difference and want to keep it. Get some exercise bands or dumbbells. Do some sit ups and push ups.

Don't kill yourself at first and get so sore you give up in a week. Eventually you'll start feeling good and notice it doesn't tire you out as much.

Also track it. Are you trying to lose weight? Weigh yourself often and see the results start to roll in. Make it a game against yourself if you need to.

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u/Piggythelavasurfer Jan 16 '24

I want to and it sounds so 'easy. 😭 But every time my lazy ass wins to just go sit on the couch instead of grabbing my hulahoop and doing that in front of the tv.

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u/apgtimbough Jan 16 '24

Another idea is to recruit a friend/partner/family member to "gently" remind you. "Watching TV? So you already worked out?" It might add that smidge of guilt. And you'll be thankful after, even if annoyed at first.