Find the Time

“Running late, sorry!”

“ I can’t go. I have too much to do.”

“I really do not have time.”

Why can’t we find the time?

Between school, jobs, and our social lives, finding time to workout is a major obstacle. Although we want to be healthier, more fit, and happier with our outward appearance, the priority to workout and eat well plummets quickly down our to-do list.

Common mentality claims we have to be in a gym to be working out. WRONG. Going to the gym can be time consuming, but working out can take ten minutes. That sounds more manageable than an hour at a fitness facility, plus commute time.

Throw on a sports bra, tie up your runners, and get moving. Working out does not mean hitting the gym. Click here to find a quick workout routine you can do at home, in a park, in between assignment, or virtually anywhere.

Personally, I do feel more motivated when I am at a gym, but when I am swamped with work and I really can’t afford the commute time, a workout at home suffices. A few high knees, planks, and mountain climbers feel a lot better than not working out at all. A short workout is better than no workout.

Still feeling like it is impossible to find time to exercise?

Here are four tricks that will help you be more productive and allow you to have more time to spare.

1.     Go to bed early!

Set an alarm half an hour before your set bedtime to remind you to start getting ready for that beauty sleep we all need. Once the alarm goes off, put everything away. It is you time.

2.     Pick out your clothes the night before!

Check the weather ahead of time, and pick out that “glam” outfit before bed. Instead of debating for ten minutes about what you want to wear the morning of, all you have to do is put on the snazzy outfit you decided on the night before and head for hair and makeup.

3.     Don’t hit the snooze button!

The trick to getting up earlier is to not hit snooze. Just get out of bed and stretch!

Throw on your gym clothes and go for a walk, run, or go lift. Oh, you like to workout in the evenings? Totally okay! Hit the showers or, grab your homework and get a head start. Make yourself a nice breakfast and pack a lunch. There is SO much you can get done in the morning, if you just get up when your alarm goes off.

4.     EAT!

Remember to eat and eat well! BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER. Let’s not forget snacks! Pack a lunch the night before and include some good veggies and fruits. Not eating consistently will make you feel sluggish and drained. Essentially, you won’t be productive. Fuel up with some carrot sticks, while you write your paper!

You’ll feel so much more accomplished, if you execute those four tricks. You’ll discover that there is a lot more time in the day than you once believed.

Set aside time, prioritize, and you’ll get them done. Remember, your health and fitness is just as important as anything else in your daily activity.

Let me know what you think the comments below!

You can do it!