Make consistency easier before you make training harder
A training plan has to survive normal life: work, travel and changes in energy. The following planning exercise is a starting point you can adapt with your coach.
Give the session an actual place
Choose a specific day, time and location. Put it in your calendar and decide what needs to happen beforehand, such as packing your clothes or leaving work on time.
Start with a manageable commitment
NIDDK recommends making a plan, setting goals and anticipating barriers when changing health habits. Begin with a commitment you can repeat, rather than trying to change your whole routine at once.
Plan for disruption
Write down a realistic alternative for days when your usual routine changes. This is a planning prompt, not permission to ignore booking terms: discuss timetable changes with your coach in advance.
Use tracking as feedback
Note what you completed and what got in the way. At a review, use that information to adjust the plan. A missed session is useful information about the system you are trying to build.
Further reading: NIDDK — Changing Your Habits for Better Health
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