How can I mentally prepare to reach my walking goals?

Try using exercise imagery. Exercise imagery is a form of stimulation. It is similar to a real experience in that it includes all the senses, but it only occurs in your mind. You can imagine yourself walking with greater confidence. You can visualize walking with greater relaxation and muscular control. You can rehearse your walks with positive feelings and outcomes. You can manage pain and discomfort. You can create images of highly focused actions. And you can imagine positive outcomes that continue to motivate you.