Tag: Mindset and Goal Setting

Not every day is a 10/10. Some days, I wake up and the last thing I want to do is train. That’s when discipline takes over. I remind myself why I started, and I commit to something, even if it’s just a walk or 15 minutes of movement.

Motivation isn’t a constant. It comes and goes. What sticks is the habit. I lean into systems—laying out my clothes, booking sessions in advance, planning my meals. Less decision, more action.

And guess what? The workout I didn’t want to do usually ends up being the one I needed most.

Jean Paul Rivas

One thing I remind clients all the time: progress will have ups and downs. Some weeks you feel strong, others feel sluggish. It’s normal. What matters is showing up and staying committed through the plateaus.

I track wins beyond the scale—better sleep, more energy, consistency, form improvements. These markers remind me that success isn’t just physical—it’s behavioral and mental too.

The journey isn’t a straight line. But every step forward—even the messy ones—still counts.

Jean Paul Rivas

Here’s a truth I share with every client: motivation is unreliable. It comes and goes. What keeps you consistent? Systems and structure. I’ve had days when I didn’t feel like training, but I still showed up—because it was part of my routine.

You don’t need to “feel” inspired every time. Set clear, realistic goals. Plan your workouts ahead. Make it easy to succeed by removing friction—pack your gym bag the night before, put your workouts on the calendar, prep your meals.

Motivation might spark the journey, but habit keeps it alive.

Jean Paul Rivas