Motivation to Ride

[Aggie_Ama]

I have been struggling with the same issues after taking a stressful job and having a death that hit me hard. Just start small and don't pressure yourself, I find making plans to go ride means I have to. So schedule it, tell some "I am riding today".

[DebbieDowner]

In my case to reduce the stressful day nothing is better then excercise it gives you time on the open road to clear your head.... also if you day is limited with time ride your bike to work. something is better then nothing.

[tctrek]

I have an uber-stressful job and watch the clock to get out of there and get on my bike and ride off some of the stress. Must be the endorphins or something, but my co-workers notice I am grumpy if I miss a day or two on my bike.

So, think about how wonderful you will feel and how it will actually help you to cope with the stress. Don't let the negative thoughts keep you off your bike.

[OakLeaf]

Having a goal (either an event or something else) can be a big motivator.

So can riding with other people (actually I don't much like riding by myself in any case). Join a club ride, or just find some other people to ride with. Then you know where you're going to be and what you're going to be doing, whenever it is, on the days you don't have to work.

When I'm struggling hardest to drag myself out for a run, sometimes I just put my running clothes on. Then I've gotten them dirty and I have to run.