Health Tips: Developing Mental Toughness – Do It, Even When You Don’t Want to Do It

Daily persistence and focus — never stop: Do what you have to do every day, even when you are tired, feel lazy, etc. It does not matter if it is physical training, studying for a test, working toward a deadline or just getting out of bed every day with a positive attitude, do it, no matter what. Make moving a habit. Source

Note: I have a thirty second rule (I make up crazy rules for myself). When I’m faced with a task I don’t want to do, I use the thirty second rule. I do it for thirty seconds (at times I’ve even set a timer! LOL). I find that getting engaged in th activity is all I need to push forward. If, after thirty seconds I want to stop. I make myself do another thirty seconds. The important thing is to do it, don’t quit until it’s finished. When I’m finished, I feel good about myself and what I’ve done even if it is washing the kitchen area floor.