Don’t waste energy forcing yourself to exercise. Save it for the actual workout. Instead, focus on teaching your brain that movement feels good, fits your personality, and is easy to start.
The new habit or routine you want to initiate in the New Year doesn’t need to wait. Start it now and get in the pattern of changemaking. The forced feelings of joy in December should help push you like a good coach or trusted friend.
Movement has powerful, science-backed effects on nearly every system in your body—just like some medicine, but without the long list of potential side effects.