Tips from the Urban Rogue-ini!
Have you ever wondered how to fit everything in to your busy schedule? Exercise, laundry, correspondences, eating well . . . it seems like time is somehow moving more quickly and we've got make the most of what we've got. Especially as the sunshine diminishes, it feels like we are running out of that most precious of resources . . . time!
I've got some fun tips for making the most of what little you've got.
Take your To Do list and notice if there is any way you can combine something mundane with something that will expand your mind and bring pleasure to your body.
Example: It may seem like a lot of extra time to walk to the store for groceries, but if you add up the time you'd normally take to get in some exercise, maybe walking is actually time-efficient. I like to get in 45minutes to an hour of walking each day, and when I walk to the store, I'm saving myself the extra time it would have taken to drive there (as well as the gas . . . another incredibly precious resource). So, I'm accomplishing 2 tasks together . Well, actually more than two: I've also lessened my stress levels because I've avoided traffic and the headache of looking for parking, and I've had time to just be by myself, process the stresses of the day and let them go. I like to practice walking on curbs to improve my balance, and this also works important muscles that don't get worked out any other way. On the way home from the store, I can use my bags as weights so that my arms get a nice work out. When I get home, instead of feeling worn out from the shopping, I'm feeling renewed, revitalized, and like I've accomplished taking care of myself, saving gas, and in the long run, saving time as well.
There's nothing worth more than peace of mind and a sense of well-being. If you can add in there getting some exercise, getting your shopping done, and conserving precious resources for the planet, well, it's almost orgasmic.
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