1- Set A Regular Time For Exercise
One of the best ways to
make sure you stick to a regular exercise routine is to set a specific time for
your workouts. Whether it's first thing in the morning, during your lunch
break, or right after work, setting a regular time for exercise will help you
make it a priority.
If you can't commit to exercising every day, try setting a goal of three to five days per week. And remember, you don't have to exercise for hours at a time to see results. Even a 20-minute walk can have benefits.
2- Make Use Of Short Workouts
Most of us lead busy
lives and don't have hours to spend at the gym every day. Luckily, you don't
need to spend hours working out to see results. In fact, research shows that
short, intense workouts are just as effective as longer ones.
Interval training, which
involves alternating periods of intense activity with periods of rest, is a
great way to make the most of your time. A study published in the Journal of
Applied Physiology found that interval training is just as effective as traditional
endurance training at improving fitness and preventing heart disease.
Another study, published
in the journal PLOS ONE, found that four weeks of high-intensity interval
training improved fitness just as much as eight weeks of moderate-intensity
training. So if you're short on time, don't worry. You can still get a great
workout in a short amount of time. Just make sure to push yourself hard during
your intervals.
3-Use Your Lunch Break
It might sound like a lot
of work, but trust us, it's worth it. Taking a real break – even if it's just
for 30 minutes – can make a world of difference when it comes to our energy
levels, our productivity, and our overall wellbeing.
So how can we make the
most of our lunch break? Here are a few ideas:
- Get moving: a little bit of exercise can do wonders for our energy levels. Even a short walk around the block can help us to feel more alert and focused.
- Connect with nature: spending time outdoors has been shown to lower stress levels and improve our mood. If you can, try to get outside for some fresh air.
- Eat a nutritious meal: fueling our bodies with healthy food will give us the energy we need to power through the afternoon.
- Take some time for yourself: use your lunch break to do something that you enjoy, whether it's reading, listening to music, or chatting with friends.
v By making the most of our lunch break, we can help ourselves to feel happier, healthier, and more productive. So next time you're feeling flagging, remember that a little break can go a long way.
4-Get Creative
As a society, we often think of creativity as something that belongs to artists, musicians, and writers. But creativity is so much more than that! Creativity is the ability to see the world in a new way, to come up with new ideas, and to find new solutions to problems.
- We all have the ability to be creative, but sometimes we need a little help to get the juices flowing. If you're feeling stuck, try one of these exercises:
- Take a walk and pay attention to the things around you. Really see the world around you and let your mind wander.
- Set a timer for two minutes and just write. Don't worry about grammar or spelling, just write whatever comes into your head.
- Draw a picture, even if you're not an artist. Sometimes the process of creating something can be more important than the final product.
- Brainstorm with a friend. Talk about a problem you're trying to solve or an idea you're trying to develop. Just talking about it in a different way can help you to see it in a new light.
Creativity is important
in all aspects of our lives. It can help us at work, in our relationships, and
in our personal lives. So don't be afraid to let your creative side out!
5- Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself
We're all our own worst critic. It's easy to be hard on ourselves when we make a mistake or fall short of our goals. But beating yourself up isn't going to help you achieve your objectives. In fact, it can actually hold you back.
If you're constantly putting yourself down, you'll start to believe that you're not good enough. This can lead to a lack of motivation and a fear of failure. So, instead of being your own worst enemy, try to be your own biggest supporter.
Encourage yourself. Talk
to yourself the way you would talk to a friend. Be understanding and forgiving.
And most importantly, don't be too hard on yourself.
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