Struggling to Prioritise Your Exercise and Self Care?
As a busy woman, finding time to prioritise exercise and self-care can be a real challenge. However, regular exercise is crucial for maintaining physical and mental health, reducing stress, and increasing energy levels. Here are some benefits of adding exercise into your routine and tips for prioritising your health.
First let’s dive into some of the benefits of adding regular exercise into your weekly routine:
Increased Energy Levels: Exercise is a natural energy booster. Even a 10-minute walk can help increase energy levels and reduce fatigue.
Reduced Stress: Exercise can help reduce stress and anxiety levels. It releases endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals in the brain, and can help promote relaxation.
Improved Physical Health: Regular exercise can help maintain a healthy weight, reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and improve overall physical health.
Improved Mental Health: Exercise has been shown to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Improved Sleep: Exercise can help improve sleep quality, which is crucial for physical and mental health.
So How Can You Prioritise Your Own Wellbeing?
Here are my top 7 tips for prioritising your health:
Make Exercise a Priority: Schedule exercise into your calendar, and make it non-negotiable. You can start with just 10-15 minutes a day and gradually increase the duration and intensity of your workouts.
You can find fitness plans on my website if you need help with which workouts to do and when; these are available to all members of Strength & Bloom.
Find a Workout Buddy: Finding a workout buddy can help keep you accountable and motivated. You can join a fitness class or find a friend or colleague to workout with. Come and try my weekly live workout, each Friday at 09.30 GMT, exclusively available for members of Strength & Bloom. Want to give it a try? Email me for this month’s live workout code & come try it out!
Incorporate Exercise into Your Daily Routine: Look for opportunities to be active throughout the day, such as taking the stairs, walking instead of driving, or fitting in a movement break into your work day/lunch break.
Choose Efficient Workouts: Choose workouts that are efficient and effective, such as high-intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training or workouts that feature compound exercises (exercises which work multiple muscle groups) Choose workouts which can be done in a short amount of time but still incorporate both cardio and resistance elements are particularly effective.
Meal Planning: Planning your meals and snacks in advance can help you make healthier choices and avoid reaching for unhealthy options when you’re busy. It doesn’t need to be anything fussy or fancy, often just a considered approach to meal planning gets great results as you can make an informed decision about what you are eating rather than grabbing whatever is available. Meal planning saves money too, so its a double win!
Get Enough Sleep: Sleep is a tricky subject! Some people can survive happily on 5-6 hours of sleep while others need a full 8 hours to feel rested. Lack of sleep can have a negative impact on your health and fitness goals. Aim for seven to eight hours of sleep per night to help you feel more energised and focused throughout the day. Adding exercise into your routine will help your quality of sleep so you’ll feel more rested and ready to take on the day.
Practice Self-Care: Taking time for self-care, such as getting a massage or taking a bath, can help reduce stress and improve overall well-being. Check out the store for some of my favourite wellbeing products, from scented candles and aromatherapy rollerballs with positive affirmations to pink Himalayan bath salts and herbal teas adding some stimulus to your senses can really help to relax you and reduce stress.
It’s well known that adding exercise into your routine and prioritising your self care can have numerous benefits, including increased energy levels, reduced stress, improved physical and mental health, improved sleep, and more. By making small, sustainable changes to your daily routine, you can improve your health and well-being and set a positive example for your family. Remember, self-care is not selfish; it’s necessary for a healthy, happy life.
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