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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/LegitimateAccess9501 on 2026-07-02 06:36:52+00:00.

Most people quit because they think every single gym session needs to be this intense, hour-long workout. If they're tired or busy, they just skip it entirely because a "bad workout" feels like a waste of time.The trick that completely changed things for me is to separate the habit of showing up from the actual workout. On days when I'm completely exhausted, I tell myself I only have to do ten minutes of light stretching or one easy exercise, and then I can leave.You obviously aren't hitting any personal records on those days, but you're keeping the routine alive. It's way easier to fix a lazy habit that you're already doing than it is to start a perfect routine all over again from scratch.