Many people
that are successful in all areas of life are people who know how to manage
their time. Not only are they organized, they accomplish what they set out to
do. Do you ever look at highly successful people and wander how they do all
that they do and still manage to exercise and eat healthy?
Here are
some tips that may help you manage your time while including a health regimen:
1. Daily track your time. If you’ve
ever tried to lose weight, a nutritionist may tell you to keep a food journal
because it keeps you from eating mindlessly. It’s the same with time. Write
down what you’re doing as often as you can so you know what to eliminate and
how you can spend it more productively.
A lot of our time is spent unproductively for example; at
night you may spend time watching TV. Instead of just sitting there, use this
time to get on your elliptical while your favorite show is on or record it
later so you can watch while you exercise in the morning.
2.
It all starts in the
morning. What you do in the
morning usually determines what the rest of your day looks like. When you have
an unproductive morning, this seems to dictate the rest of your day.
Start your day with some personal growth such as, reading a
daily devotional or inspirational message. Praying for your day can keep you on
track, and helps you set your priorities. Map out your day by writing in your
day planner.
3.
Build your habits. Turning a desire into a
ritual requires willpower. Use these steps to optimize your routine:
·
Start at a slow pace – Go to bed 15 minutes
early so you can get your exercise regimen in. Then the next week increase it
to 20 minutes earlier.
·
Monitor your energy – Eating right and
exercising daily will give you the energy you need to have a productive day.
·
Choose one habit at a
time to work on – If you want to run, pray and begin to eat healthier, pick one at
a time until you have it accomplished and then begin the other.
·
Chart your progress – This will help you see
how you are doing and what you need to change to form your habit. When you feel
as if you’ve forgotten something such as brushing your teeth, then you know you
have formed a habit.
·
Use external motivations
– Promise
yourself something you really enjoy once you’ve successfully formed a habit.
In
conclusion, if you will learn how to manage your time, and set priorities you
are on your way to a healthier and more productive life!