Sometimes it's especially difficult to find a reason to get your butt out of bed and stop binge-watching Netflix to go workout. There are times when you feel extra motivated and others where you hit a rut and can't find a reason to work out for weeks on end. The important thing about finding balance and living healthily is to keep your goals in sight and don't overwork yourself. Here are five of my favorite ways to find motivation on those blah days.

1. New Music

My favorite and most effective way to get motivated is to make a new playlist. Nothing motivates a workout more than good tunes. Whether you like working out to pop, rock, indie, whatever it is customizing a playlist to your liking and you will definitely get extra sweaty.

2. New clothes

If you need an excuse to buy a new outfit, here it is! Now if you are really are in a rut with your fitness goals, a good way to boost motivation is to get new workout clothes. If you feel confident in what you are wearing while in the gym, you are bound to have a better workout and be more excited to show it off.

3. Workout Buddy

Now, most people are really busy nowadays but if you can, find a friend interested in getting in shape. Find times you are both available and get sweaty! If you have someone else going with you, you might feel more obligated to make it to the gym.

4. Social media

Watching YouTube videos, or looking at your favorite fitness Instagram accounts is a good way to get motivated. Make sure not to compare yourself too much with the models on social media though. Everyone is different and are all beautiful in their uniqueness.

5. Reward yourself

Last, but definitely not least, it's super important to find balance between being active and enjoying your life. So, whether it's something as simple as going to your favorite coffee shop and buying yourself a drink after you workout, or taking a night to go out to dinner with your friends after a good week... You do you and have fun with your fitness journey.