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close the feedback loop enough to get the dopamine rush each time:

- aim to either meet or exceed the previous workout, and consider that a success

- count reps so you can increase them 1 at a time until you're ready to increase weight

- for cardio, increase difficulty (incline/speed) until you're ready to increase distance

- set a longer term goal, too, like a body weight bench press or a 10 minute mile

- after doing this for a while, you might notice some differences in your appearance, which can be its own motivator



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