Part 2: Sticking With It
STAYING ON TRACK: When the Excitement Wears Off
We all know the feeling. At first, a new goal feels exciting—you’re motivated, energized, ready to go. But then life gets busy, motivation dips, and suddenly the goal you cared about feels harder to stick with.
That’s normal. Motivation comes and goes like the weather—some days are sunny, others stormy. What matters most is not chasing perfect motivation but learning how to keep moving when the spark fades. That’s where habits come in. Habits are like rails on a train track: even when the engine slows down, the rails keep you pointed in the right direction.
Three Strategies That Work
Start ridiculously small. Even two minutes is a win. A tiny habit repeated is more powerful than a big habit abandoned.
Stack habits. Link new actions to existing routines (“after brushing my teeth, I stretch for two minutes”). Habits stick more easily when they piggyback on something you already do.
Track progress. Seeing check marks or logs builds momentum. Research shows celebrating progress—even tiny wins—keeps us going.
Real-Life Examples
A student drinks water instead of soda at lunch.
A cancer survivor walks to the mailbox every day to rebuild stamina.
A teacher takes three deep breaths before class begins.
These may sound small, but small actions repeated are what change identity. Each time you show up for yourself, even in a tiny way, you’re proving, “I’m the kind of person who follows through.” Over time, that identity shift matters far more than bursts of motivation.
Where GGF Fits
This is exactly why GoGet.Fit exists. By logging activities, you see your own wins stacking up. And when your pro, coach, or teacher recognizes that progress, it feels good—and makes you want to keep going.
Motivation fades, but habits stick. And when habits stick, they reshape who you believe yourself to be.
Motivation fades, but habits stick