10 ways to get motivated this winter

7. Motivational mantras

As well as making your body look better, exercise lifts your spirits and has loads of psychological benefits, such as reducing stress. ‘I don’t see my training as a sacrifice even if it sometimes means missing out on a social occasion. It’s true that you’ll never regret a workout, but you might possibly regret not doing one.’ We agree with Joanna. You definitely get a pang of guilt running through your veins after sacking off a workout. Why leave yourself feeling regretful when you can easily boost your mood with 30 minutes of exercise?