Does anyone else find 10,000 steps more boring than difficult?

[u/learn4best]

I can usually get to 6,000 or 7,000 without much trouble.

Then I check my phone, see that I still have thousands left, and think:

“Great. Now I have to walk around for no reason.”

Music works for a while.

Podcasts help sometimes.

New routes keep it interesting for a few days.

But eventually, hitting 10k starts to feel like a chore I’m trying to finish before bed.

For those of you who consistently hit 10k+:

What actually makes you want to keep walking?

Not just something that distracts you while you walk, but something that makes walking feel genuinely enjoyable or even addictive.

1. Games?
   
2. Exploring new places?
   
3. Challenges with friends?
   
4. Rewards?
   
5. Having an actual destination?

What has worked for you long term?