Focus on the emotional reward
Focus on the feeling you feel after doing something that you know is good for you.
- The adrenaline rush.
- The feeling of being fit and healthy.
- The relief you feel after having finished a big project.
- The pride you gain from an accomplishment.
- The confidence you feel after having faced your fear.
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