How Much Do You Prioritise Your Health And Fitness?

How Much Do You Prioritise Your Health And Fitness?

Do you eliminate exercise on your weekly schedule because of the lack of time available?

It’s funny how us humans choose work and other “important” stuff over our health. Do you find yourself in the situation where your exercise is somewhat not consistent or non-existent? Do you find having a full day of healthy eating is somewhat “hard” to do and maintain? Do you find booking appointments for your health such as getting chiropractic, physiotherapy, doctors, etc. a pain to fit into your schedule?

Us humans can get very carried away with choosing our priorities, don’t get me wrong, earning money is definitely a priority but not putting your health as a priority and being in an “ok” status, will catch up! Being healthy and fit isn’t just an “option”, it’s compulsory! To be able to do what we do everyday, deal with all life’s stressors and busy schedules, we NEED to be healthy and not just in “ok” shape, but “good” shape!

Did anyone ever tell you that regular exercise actually helps with our time management?

Take a new perspective and use exercise as a time management technique! Physical activity improves energy levels, increases productivity and promotes better sleep quality. In addition to lifting mood, it’s also a great way to clear your mind so you can prioritise what’s important.

Take a holistic view to exercise and health

Consider your motivations to exercise. A goal such as losing 5 kg can be motivating as a New Year resolution, but may not be as powerful after a week or two. How will you stay motivated at the first bump in the road? Take the time to understand the benefits of health in all aspects of your life. Write them down and refer to them. By associating powerful meaning to exercise, and combining these with achievable milestones to work towards, you’ll motivate yourself to follow through even when doubt or excuses arise. Remind yourself that by exercising, you’ll gain more energy, improve focus and mental state, be more physically capable in your daily life and protect yourself from disease in the long term. Extend these associations to nutrition, rest and mental wellbeing too.

 Schedule time and ask for help!

Although you may feel busy, are you using your time as efficiently as possible? Firstly, calculate how much spare time you actually have in a typical week. Identify how much screen time (TV, laptop, phone) you spend each day. Once you’re aware of how much time you can spare, schedule exercise in your calendar. Delegate or ask for help from family to create more time, such as sharing domestic responsibilities (cooking dinner, kids, etc.). Explain that exercise is a priority and that their support is important. They’ll be more likely to help and keep you motivated as well.

Willpower!

Of course, it’s not just about finding time; maintaining a routine needs self-discipline. Don’t give up if you’re not consistent at first. Expecting perfection can be demotivating. So focus on doing your best each day, and reaffirm your motivations to exercise. It may also help to think of the negative impacts of not exercising. How will it cost you physically and financially over time? Understanding consequences can also drive action. 

So in the end, what are we all waiting for? What’s holding YOU back from getting into exercise? Time is not an excuse, make time for your health or you’ll have to make time for illness. Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live in!

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