{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5ddfa7be-69b9-413c-9c51-4965d3fb699a/b4ca77da-73d5-4e87-a627-5fd90bde87cb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bullet Points | The secrets to getting motivated","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611e770906c05e2cf2f40943/611e77ff3a54930012a5c879.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, I answer a question I’ve been receiving a lot over the last few weeks and that’s how to tap in your motivation. How to get ‘in the zone’ when it comes to reaching goals.</p><p>This question is mostly about fitness, and usually in response to my morning IG stories where I chat to you pre- and post-workout, so that’s what I focus on in this episode but the tips for setting goals, aims and objectives and not losing momentum are, I think, universal.</p><p>At this time of year we are bombarded with messages about ‘new year, new you’ and, as I explain in the episode, I loathe that messaging. It’s lazy and unhelpful and this idea that you need to get ‘back on track’ or atone for your festive excesses with a new fitness regime or diet is shaming.&nbsp;</p><p>I don’t intend to contribute to that narrative with this episode, but as so many people have asked the same question I did want to answer in a way that, I hope, is responsible and helpful.</p><p>In the episode, I share the five strategies that work for me:</p><ul><li>Take a step back from your goal and look at all the things that may influence the success of your efforts.&nbsp;</li><li>Surrounding yourself with the right kind of inspiration, even if it’s just virtually.</li><li>Avoid the ‘all the gear, no idea’ approach to achieving your goal.</li><li>Set yourself up for success by plotting a path to your goal with achievable ‘wins’ along the way.&nbsp;</li><li>Stick with it: it may sound boring but consistency is arguably the most important component when trying to achieve any goal.</li></ul><p>As ever, I’d love to know what you think whether that’s in the comments below, on DM or via email. I make this podcast for YOU and if there’s anything you’d like to hear on this subject, or any other, please feel free to let me know.</p><p>To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583855258373361/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Emma Guns Show Forum</em></a>.</p><p>To follow me on social media &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https://twitter.com/emmaguns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> | <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/emmaguns/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#podcast</a> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/selfhelp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#selfhelp</a> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/loneliness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#loneliness</a> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/lonely/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#lonely</a> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/health/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#health</a> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/mentalhealth/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#mentalhealth</a> <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wellness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">#wellness</a></p>","author_name":"Emma Gunavardhana"}