Stop Waiting for Motivation: The Power of Starting Small

Nov 29, 2024

 by Abby McCoid

If you're waiting for motivation to get started...

You’re doing it wrong.

Take a look at how becoming consistent really works; what comes first, long before motivation? Action.

When you take action—repeated, consistent action—you start to see results. And those results? They’re what spark motivation. That motivation moves you to take more action, leading to more results. It’s a cycle, and it all starts with doing something.

So, how do you get started?

Do the next easiest thing.

The word "action" sounds so daunting. But an action is anything from climbing a mountain to looking up a website on your phone. It could be the easiest thing you can think of. Maybe it’s doing a few push-ups on the kitchen counter. Or going for a 10-minute walk. Or booking a No Sweat Intro Appointment to learn about starting at Beo!  

The beauty of this process is how it begins to build momentum. What starts as small steps—a short walk, lifting weights in your basement, saying no to that second dessert—can snowball into bigger changes. We see it all the time with folks that start at BEO. They set a goal to come once or twice a week. They start eating healthier, showing up more often... Before they know it, their clothes are fitting better and they're moving faster!

Results are motivating. They make you want to keep going.

Over time, the thing you once needed to be motivated to do becomes a habit. It becomes second nature—something you do automatically, like brushing your teeth.

Here’s What Matters Most

To get into the action-results-motivation cycle, you have to start somewhere.

Take one small, specific action toward your goal.

• Take a 10-minute walk.
• Give away the leftover desserts from Thanksgiving instead of finishing them all.
• Make an appointment to get started on a fitness or nutrition program, like the ones we offer at BEO Strength and Fitness.

That small action leads to progress—even if it’s tiny—and that progress will fuel your motivation. That motivation will inspire more action.

Soon enough, it’s a cycle of consistency, results, and success.

Key takeaway?
Don’t wait for motivation. It’s not coming. But action? That’s always within your control.

Pick the next easiest thing and do it. Momentum will take care of the rest!