In an article I wrote called A Day in My Life, a reader asked me a question that I thought would be great to share with the rest of you.
Question: I was curious, when do you make time to work out?
How to Find Time to Work Out
Isn’t this a great question that we all are trying to find the answer to? What I love is how she asked the question. She didn’t say how do you find time to work out. She said how do you MAKE time to work out. This simple change makes all the difference because YOU are in charge of your life, your calendar and your to-do list. Take control right now!
Being busy is one of the biggest excuses for lack of exercise. Who doesn’t have a million and one things to do and when you finally complete all your work, the last thing you want to do is get on the treadmill and do more work. Trust me, we have all been there but there are a few easy things that you can do to increase your motivation after a busy day.
What I have found is that the times that I am the least stressed are actually when I am in a workout routine. Research shows that the more exercise, the better for our health and stress level. Research says that people who exercise every day reduce their risk of anxiety and stress levels by more than 40%!
Exercise can help by providing an outlet for negative emotions such as worry and anxiety from your workday and it can help your body return to a balanced state more quickly. It can also give you more energy along with improved self-esteem and confidence. Energy and confidence are very important on the job and this is why it is important to make exercise a daily habit.
Last year I trained for a marathon while working full time and going to school. It was one of the busiest times of my life but also one of the most productive times of my life too. I had so much energy because I was working out regularly and fueling my body with the right foods! The other great perk was that I felt great about myself for accomplishing a goal that I had had for years. I also felt like I was doing better at work and school during this time and even had more energy for social activities (when I could find the free time). Here are the secrets I have learned to find time to work out with a busy schedule.
P.S. I am not perfect and have my good workout days and I have sit on the couch days too. They key is to do your best and to not be too hard on yourself if you slip up from time to time.
How to Find Time to Work Out
1. Plan ahead
The secret to working out with a busy schedule is planning ahead, creating a schedule and sticking to that schedule. Make working out important by marking it on your calendar just like you would a doctor’s appointment.
, Keith says, “As hectic as my schedule can get, I never miss a workout (five times a week). You have to take care of yourself- your body, mind and spirit-to be at your best.”
