Motivation for those cold rainy days.
When under the covers is the best place.
How to find the motivation to practice when all you want to do is stay snuggled up under the duvet.
Motivation to practice mindfulness definitely wains on cold rainy days! Not only because it's (so damn) cold getting out from beneath that fluffy blanket, but also because it feels natural to hibernate when its cold. We want to do less, relax and sleep more, our bodies feel to rest. For this reason, you may need some inspiration, consider the following;
Starting a new positive habit (or re-starting an old one) is much harder than maintaining what you’ve already got. Remember every small mindful action is action, and consistent action is key.
The linking of cue, action, and reward is how a habit is born.
The more frequently you practice the better chance your brain has to associate your mindful action with the production of dopamine, one of the four feel-good hormones.
Daily movement is essential for a healthy digestive system, and encourages the release of endorphins, which make you feel freakin fabulous.
Need something more - give yourself permission to explore other ways of being mindful.
Choose a movement practice that is slower, shorter, and less intense, don't push yourself into a powerful or fast practice.
Practice a longer meditation or breath-work instead of movement today.
Reflect on why you feel unmotivated today and perhaps write it out on paper, maybe you already have a journal to use.
Roll out your mat, take that fluffy blanket and lie down for 10 minutes in savasana conscious of your experience of lying still and silent.
The important thing is that you do something mindful each day, even if you stay under the covers today, take a few minutes under there to be mindful.
