Few tips.
(1) Firstly, it depends on how bad you want to get the benefits of what you are excericising regularly (or how scared you are of the dangers of not doing this). Focus on whichever of this is important to you and keep it in front of you always.

(2) Usual visual reminders around the house - like a goal card or (if you are trying to lose weight), a nice piece of clothing that will only fit you if you do lose weight / get in shape and pin it up on your bedroom, impose your facial photo on a body that you want to be like and put it on your fridge etc. Visual reminders engage your subconcious mind and that will help you be in track.

(3) Choose a close friend or family (a well wisher) and have them as an accountability person. You will confide your goals to them and communicate with them regularly if you are doing what you are supposed to or not. Give them the freedom to motivate you / be tough on you if you dont. It's easier to give excuses to yourself but sometime accountability to others help. And on the flip side - avoid listening to people who might discourage you from following your excercise routine.

(4) Find a program (place, type, timing etc) what works best for your lifestyle. If the excercise program you are doing does go well with your lifestyle, you will eventually let it slip.

(5) Dont beat yourself when you miss your goal and stop doing it altogether. Instead pat yourself on the back and reward yourself for hitting your goals whenever you do. Start off with small goals and reward yourself, feel good about hitting them and build on it. If you can do it continously for 21 days, it becomes a habit.
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