Landers on Motivation

Motivation’s the rehab fuel, and Don Landers, an exercise psych guru, says small wins ignite it. Set tiny goals: 5 extra steps today, one more rep tomorrow. Each checkmark boosts dopamine, hooking you on progress. Landers’ research shows this beats big, vague targets—consistency trumps intensity. Track it—phone app or notebook—and celebrate (a fist pump counts). Pair with a rehab buddy; social vibes double sticking power. Tough day? Joe Rogan’s grit mantra fits: show up anyway. Your heart’s banking on these wins—stack them up, you’re unstoppable!

Source: Landers, D. – Exercise Psychology Research

Link: https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/4318038 (APA on exercise psychology)