Make your life as inconvenient as possible

It's pretty much the norm these days, the older you get, the busier you get. As careers, relationships, and kids come into the picture, it becomes very difficult to find the time to exercise. It is my firm belief that exercise and physical activity is required to help keep your stress and anxiety levels at bay.

But how can you find the time to exercise when you're so busy!?

The simple solution is to make your life as inconvenient as possible. .

As it become more difficult to find an hour or two a day to hit the gym or go for a run, there are other options to get the physical activity your body craves. The trick is to fill your daily routine with small exercises here and there. When you do enough of this, your body will get the exertion it needs.

What am I talking about? Take the stairs instead of the elevator. If it's feasible, bicycle to work instead of drive. Park further away so you have to walk more. Always make sure to go for a walk (rain, snow or shine!) after lunch for at least 20-30 minutes. There are also numerous exercises you can perform at your desk - see this article for examples.

So give it a shot. Make your life as inconvenient as possible. Force yourself to go out of your way to get exercise while performing your normal tasks throughout the day. Your body and mind will thank you!

Cheers!

Steve P. - Author & Webmaster - A Life Less Anxious.com

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