How to get motivated to walk

Get Motivated to Walk

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Commit to 10 minutes to start. This will allow you to proceed by committing to a period of time that is measurable, reasonable and fairly easy to commit to.

Plan your route. This should be a route that is fairly easy so that you will be successful. If you are walking outside, this would be a plan to head out for 5 minutes and turn around and head back.

Add to your calendar or phone a reminder. This step provides you with a reservation of time and a confirmation of a commitment.

Dress for success.  Choose comfortable clothing and be sure to get dressed.  This will help with the motivation to get started.

Dress for success. Choose comfortable clothing and be sure to get dressed. This will help with the motivation to get started.

Log your walks.  This will give you a visual of completing your activity.

Log your walks. This will give you a visual of completing your activity.

Enjoy the feeling of success once you have completed your walk!

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