Regaining Focus: Strategies for Your Fitness Journey
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Chapter 1: Overcoming Distractions
This month has proven challenging for many writers on Medium, with numerous individuals choosing to slow down, take breaks, or even exit the platform altogether. It’s perfectly natural to pause and assess your objectives when things aren’t unfolding as anticipated.
But what should you do when you inadvertently lose your direction and focus? I experienced this myself during a 10-day vacation, which disrupted my routine. The lack of writing and engagement caused a significant drop in my activity, leading to a complete loss of motivation upon my return. I found myself drifting away from the path necessary to achieve my aspirations.
In this piece, I’ll share two helpful strategies that assist me in regaining my focus when it's lost—strategies that can be applied to any goal, including fitness.
Section 1.1: Reaffirm Your Purpose
The initial step in regaining focus is straightforward: remind yourself why you need to restart. Reflecting on your purpose can reignite your motivation and drive.
For instance, I had to remind myself that my primary goal on Medium is writing; earning money is secondary. As long as I earn around $15 to cover my membership, I can remain a content writer on this platform. The sense of community is also a motivating factor for me, and this simple act of reflection helped me regain some focus.
Section 1.2: Just Take the First Step
The toughest part about losing your focus is the challenge of starting anew. However, forcing yourself to begin can help you regain your footing. Taking that initial step is often the best route back to success. After I resumed writing, my passion returned, and I found myself even more concentrated.
Chapter 2: Connection to Fitness Goals
Losing focus is particularly common when pursuing fitness objectives, as opposed to goals related to writing. The motivation can wane since working out doesn't come with financial incentives, and the physical demands can be taxing. Moreover, dedicating time for travel to the gym can feel burdensome.
Trust me, I've been through this many times during my four years of gym attendance. I've maintained consistency for over two years, and the two tips I shared earlier are my go-to strategies for staying on course when I falter.
Bonus tip: I ensure I never take more than four days off from the gym. So next time you feel your motivation waning regarding fitness, apply these strategies, and you’ll find your way back.
Thanks for reading! Here’s a look at my workout routine for the day.
Legs & Shoulders Session
Since I didn’t include shoulders on my push day, I decided to incorporate them today. Adaptability in training is key.
Squats:
I always kick off leg day with squats since they are essential for building strong legs. I completed five working weight sets today since I didn’t focus on quads.
Romanian Deadlifts (RDLs):
I concentrated on hamstrings and glutes, pushing my limits with heavier weights than last leg day. I managed four working weight sets.
Calf Raises:
It had been a while since I targeted my calves directly, so I felt it was time to reintroduce this important muscle group. I performed three working weight sets.
Shoulder Press:
I shifted my shoulder exercises to leg day, intending to intensify my tricep workouts and keep my push days shorter. I completed three working weight sets.
Lateral Raises:
I wrapped up my shoulder routine with lateral raises on the cable, achieving five working weight sets as it was a condensed shoulder workout.
The first video provides insights on how to regain focus after distractions, perfect for those looking to get back on track.
The second video discusses various tools to enhance your focus and concentration, a must-watch for anyone striving for productivity in their pursuits.