I've actually heard this excuse many times.
The truth is, if you don't want to do something and you don't want success, any excuse will do. This is just one of a very very long list.
You WILL make time for anything that is important to you.
I used to be "too busy" to make my bed and read books. Somehow, I created the time in my life to make those things (and a lot of other things) happen by shifting my schedule a tad and eliminating things that only hinder me from success.
Now you probably think I am slob since I just admitted to not making my bed. That's ok. I kind of was.
Everyone has 24 hours in a day. You choose how to use them and prioritize the things that will make you happiest and bring you joy.
Here's the thing...
exercise helps reduce the effects of Toxic stress in your life. Stress, if not handled well, can lead to a lot of problems including heart problems, Digestion issues, Cortisol build up that shows as toxic fat cell growth around the abdomen, and more. The funny thing - Exercise helps diminish ALL of that!
It is the BEST therapy you will ever invest in! No joke.
SO as you are going about your busy day, take a minute in the morning to block in your exercise time. CARVE it out! MAKE IT HAPPEN!
Take a look at the most successful people you know, who is getting things done and making a difference? Chances are they are in the habit of daily exercise. It clears the head, it takes care of stress toxins, and helps boost your feeling of self-confidence. PLUS, there are a million other wonderful reasons to exercise every day!
When you make exercise of ANY amount, whether it's 5 minutes or 2 hours, a regular part of your routine, you will see changes in your life.
I am going through a move and starting up a new business and writing a book and taking care of 5 kids and their crazy schedules. It is so easy to look at it all and say "nope, just can't do it all". Then pass on that window to try and just do laundry or pack or .... You name it...
But I know something that is the key to creating life-long habits - life doesn't get quiet. If You wait for life to settle, you will be 75 years old and frustrated that your health is failing fast and you don't have the strength to get yourself off the toilet alone. Does that sound drastic? It's the truth.
You can ask several of my clients I work with. I have people coming in to START an exercise program at age 70 because they finally figured out they should have been doing something to help themselves feel better as they aged. I have clients that at age 65 can't get up out of a chair because they have never done a single squat in their lives and are coming to me to finally help them improve their quality of life, because they "Never had time for it before."
To be honest, years and years ago I used that excuse too. after having 5 babies and feeling overwhelmed with my business and the home and trying to be a mom to very young kids and keep up with my responsibilities in the community and church, I just decided I didn't have time. I told myself that taking time out for fitness was selfish. I mean, My husband would love me even if I was overweight, so it wasn't necessary for me to lose weight for him. So... I just let it go. Fast forward a few more years and I was depressed, passing out while taking a walk, and incapable of caring for and playing with my kids. It BECAME a necessity to fit in daily exercise. I did have to push a little to convince my husband that time for me to do this was critical to being a better mother and wife. He eventually saw the change in my attitude and became more supportive of me taking time for me.
Your only excuse you have is you!
Here is a simple 5-10 minute workout for you to do in the morning before you do anything else...
10 of each (repeat as many times as you have time carved out for.
- High knees (bring knees up toward your chest, alternating sides, go as fast as you want, the faster the better right leg and left leg = 1)
- Chair squats (sit down and stand up, try not to use your hands, add weight if you need a challenge, also get rid of the chair and go deeper/ lower if you are ready for it, but keep your knees aligned over your ankles not rocking forward.)
- Pushups (either on your toes in plank position or on your knees, or against the table or a wall if you are a very beginner, lower your chest toward the ground/table/wall and press back up to starting position. Keep back straight.)
- Sit ups (lay down on the ground on your back and sit up to touch your toes. You can do a modified version sitting in a chair and reach over head then crunch down to touch your toes flexing your abdomen if you are unable to get on the ground.)
Just 4 exercises you can repeat as many rounds as you want. You DO have the time. I am not even going to argue with you about it. SO decide today to be the best YOU there is and create an amazing life.
When will you CARVE that time out for physical self care?
