How to find motivation to go to the gym in the winter. We have all felt it, the overwhelming urge to skip going to the gym. There is always an excuse available. We had a long stressful day at work. We have work to catch up on at home. We are feeling extra tired today. These excuses tend to multiply in the winter time when the days are colder and darker. No one wants to leave the cozy confines of their home to venture out into the cold.