When I'm running, I usually go for a goal of 30 minutes. But if I think about 30 minutes, I get intimidated. So I just take it 5 minutes at a time. After 2 1/2 minutes, you're halfway done. Then with the last minute, I think, I've come this far, why stop now? Then I feel motivated to keep going.
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i'm really going to try this to increase my endurance. thanks
LEANMEAN24/17/2013 7:45:00 AM
Thanks for sharing
BANNERMAN4/16/2013 1:33:00 AM
Thanks for the tip.
LALATIDAH4/15/2013 5:56:00 PM
EXACTLY!!
LORIVIOLA4/15/2013 3:17:00 PM
i find this works in other areas of my life too. if i dont want to do a task, and i just cannot get started, i set my microwave timer for 5, 10, or 15 minutes, and by then i am on a roll.
SHANNONY844/15/2013 11:03:00 AM
I find myself doing the same thing!
GWINNER14/15/2013 10:04:00 AM
This is a tip that really works. I use it all the time.
ROBB1N4/15/2013 9:23:00 AM
Great idea!
PYNETREE4/15/2013 7:48:00 AM
This trick might help me. Thanks!
LCRUMLEY814/15/2013 7:06:00 AM
I love this
DIPSMOM10/27/2010 9:16:00 PM
I have started doing this when I am on the treadmill. I started with 10 minutes then add 10 minutes when I have 1 to go. I did 70 minutes last time.
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