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Do you know one of the TOP reasons women  have for NOT being able to commit to a regular wellness routine? 

It’s because they say they “don’t have enough time.”   The truth is 

So in this post, I’m going to break down some ways you can find that time!

This quote pretty much sums up why this matters:

If you don’t make time for your wellness, eventually you will have to make time for your illness.

Even committing to JUST 15 MINUTES can help transform your routine. Over time, after that 15 minutes takes root, it can grow to 30 minutes that you enjoy and look forward to.

10 Ways to Find Time

  1. FIRST THING in the morning and go for a walk, meditate, or do breathing exercises.  Do it before anyone or anything else consumes your time! 
  2. Schedule time midday to take a walk or read a self-development book at lunchtime.
  3. Stretch out while watching TV at night (one of my favorites!) 
  4. Turn household chores into a cardio session by turning up the music and moving fast enough to get your heart rate up.
  5. Turn your date nights into “fun” nights – go skating, hit the batting cage, go for a bike ride, or be active! (The same goes for family activity days.)
  6. Have a plan for your nutrition and healthy habits. When you have a plan in place, following it is a no-brainer!
  7. Make an appointment with your calendar every week and block time for your health into your schedule (workouts, meal planning, meditation/yoga, shopping, & prep, etc.).
  8. Find things you love – whether it’s food choices or exercise choices. You’ll start looking forward to it.  I recently started doing Pilates again and I look forward to it! 
  9. Get support and accountability either in-person or online. Sometimes all you need is a cheerleader.
  10. Wear a fitness and/or sleep tracker and set daily goals. Don’t go to bed until you meet your movement goals … and monitor your sleep to see how what affects it.

The truth is….

We all are super busy with a lot on our plates to take care of….home, kids, grandkids, aging parents, etc.  We all have the same 156 hours in a week.   It boils down to prioritizing and at least scheduling time for yourself.     Sometimes things will come up beyond our control and throw the schedule off,  that’s why building in habits and flexibility are key!

If you need more help with this, consider hiring an experienced coach who can create a plan that works with your lifestyle, helps keep you motivated, and provides accountability and support every step of the way.

Be healthy and be well!  Your health is your greatest gift!