Key points

Manifest a peak: Aim for one extraordinary moment every workout.

Ignore the slog: The tediousness of a long cardio session will fade.

End on a happy note: A satisfying finish can rose-tint bad memories.

Follow-up frequency: Positive memories boost exercise adherence.

Lately, my workouts have felt like a tedious chore. The spark is gone. I used to get "in the zone" and experience blissful flow every time I did cardio, but no longer do. These days, what I call superfluidity —a state of frictionless flow where vigorous workouts feel effortless—is very elusive. It rarely happens during my treadmill runs; elated transcendence has been replaced by ho-hum routine.

My once-euphoric daily runs have started to feel like a joyless slog, and now I'm more inclined to skip them. And

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