Examples are making enough time for eight workouts. Intermediate goals are goals that should be achieved at the end of one month. Examples of this are being able to do 30 minutes of continuous aerobic exercise by the end of the month. Long term goals are those that can be achieved with in three-month time frame. Examples of long-term goals are being able to run or walk in a 5k within three months.
Visualization is a key element in motivation.
Visualize your goals and make them a reality. If you are having a sluggish day, where you do not want to do anything, just visualize how nice it will feel to achieve your next goal. I remind her that we don't want to have a good season, we want to win it all, so keep going. That one phase clarifies her mission and she is mentally able to push herself harder. Tracy Reid visualizes other WNBA players and collegiate seniors chasing after her job when she needs that extra boost before conditioning workouts.