Stop Trying to Hustle Harder
PLAN SMARTER INSTEAD
Put a plan in place. When do you start thinking about what you need to accomplish on any given day? Too often, people wait until they face their work computer or stare at a sink full of dishes to strategize their day. Instead, take some time before you wrap up work to establish your priorities for the following day. Before the weekend starts, figure out which chores you need to do and the best time to tackle them. Having a plan will increase your likelihood of sticking to it. Stop saying yes. How often do you say “no” to others? Many of us are people pleasers who often agree to requests, even if they exceed our capacity. Saying “yes”
Do you ever wish you could accomplish more in a day? Whether you’re trying to squeeze out as many tasks as possible at work or take care of all of your chores before Sunday, it can feel like you’re always trying to maximize your productivity. But many of us feel like we fall short each day.
all the time will lead to burnout, regardless of whether it’s your boss asking you to complete a project before noon or your friends wanting to go out for the fourth night in a row. Say no, and keep your main priorities at the forefront of your mind. Take regular breaks. You may want to push through all your tasks so you can finally unwind and relax, but this could lengthen the process. Sticking to your responsibilities like glue prevents your body and brain from taking necessary breaks to recalibrate and reset so you can operate at peak performance.
You may think you just need to regularly refresh your coffee or
eliminate every distraction from your mind to improve your productivity, but this only gets you so far. Instead, focus on incorporating strong, simple strategies into your routine. Here are three ideas to help you be as productive as possible, no matter the situation.
TURN PLAYTIME INTO POWER MOVES Everyday Activities That Keep Everyone Healthy
Are you looking for ways to get the whole family moving without it feeling like a chore? Getting healthy together doesn’t require boring workouts or spending a lot of money. There are simple, fun ways to get in
Jog with joy. Walking or running is one of the simplest and most effective home workouts you and your family can do every day. After dinner is an excellent time for everyone to stroll around the neighborhood, even for just 10 minutes. These relaxing walks are an opportunity to connect while burning off the seemingly endless
shape at home that feel more like play than exercise. From a dance session in the living room to after-dinner strolls around the neighborhood, these exercise ideas will help
energy kids have. You can get your steps in no matter the weather or time. If it’s too cold or hot to jog outside, take a few laps around a mall or your own home. Mop with merriment. Most household chores are mini aerobic sessions in themselves. You can transform those dreaded tasks into welcomed workouts. Set aside time for everyone to do them together, making it fun with music or turning it into a game. See who can finish sweeping a room or complete their to-do list the fastest. All of these chores subtly force your body to move, lift, push, and pull.
give your family the daily activity they need, along with plenty of laughs. Let the fitness fun begin! Shake it with smiles.
Turn up the tunes and get everyone on their feet for a cozy dance party. Grooving along to your favorite songs is a great stress reliever for kids, and it helps improve their flexibility, strength, and confidence. Dancing is a form of creative expression that gets the body moving. Everyone can freestyle to the beat, or you can
With a bit of creativity, everyday activities can become entertaining ways to keep the whole family active and connected. Turn on the tunes, crank up the energy, and get ready for fun fitness that feels like play.
play “freeze dance,” where you bust a move until the song stops and then freeze until the rhythm kicks back on.
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