Motivation, What is it?

Motivation, what is it? How can you use it, and how can it hinder or help you? In my mind, motivation is that burning desire, conscious or subconscious, that either helps you achieve your goals, or gets in the way and makes it virtually impossible to succeed. We all have underlying forces that drive us, whether we are aware of it or not, and I'm willing to bet that most people who succeed, know how to channel those internal motives. It has been my experience as a personal trainer, working with hundreds of clients and personalities, that those who are internally motivated tend to achieve the most. Not those who want to look better for their spouse, or those who just want to drop a few pounds. It's those clients who want it, and want it for themselves. They plan, they eat right, they train hard, they give you those extra reps, and they workout even when they don't feel like it. The last comment is so important. I'd say a good portion of the time, you are not going to want to workout. You're tired, stressed, overworked, have to get up early in the am, have to pick up the kids, that time of the month, I've heard it all. You know the saying, "excuses are like bleep, everyone has one." Don't be that person, and believe that your character and will are stronger than those fleeting feelings of laziness. Decide to be something, to do something, and learn to tap into whatever motivated you to get started in the first place. Lastly, I wanted to include a link to a great youtube clip, whenever you are lacking the motivation, this should do the trick. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzm6TEManmQ Best in Health. Eric www.everybodyspersonaltrainer.com