Why showing up—especially when you don’t feel like it—can make all the difference.

"This morning, I knew I needed to move. My body craved it, my mind needed it—but my motivation? Practically nonexistent.

I was tired, unmotivated, and honestly, I just wasn’t feeling it.

But instead of throwing in the towel, I made a deal with myself:

“Just 5 minutes. One Tabata. That’s it. If you still want to quit, no judgment—you can.”

So I jumped into class with Lauren and cautiously stepped into the warm-up. I wasn’t sure I’d even make it through the first round.

I reminded myself,

“It’s just 20 seconds of work at a time.”

Then… something shifted. The music? 🔥

Lauren’s energy? Electric.

And my own energy? Slowly waking up.

One 20-second burst turned into another. I made it through the first Tabata. Then the second. Then—surprise—I was actually enjoying myself.

By the time we hit the final core round, I was fully in the zone. And when it was all done, I felt completely recharged. Clear-headed. Strong. Ready for the day.

And to think, it all started with just 5 minutes."

The takeaway?

Don’t wait for motivation. Start small.

Often, the hardest part is simply beginning. But once you do, momentum builds. Energy returns. And you just might surprise yourself.

Whether it’s 5 minutes or 30—showing up for yourself matters.

And sometimes, a tiny shift is all it takes to turn your whole day around.

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