Today’s motivational tip is about staying on track. It’s easy to get distracted. Estimates say that a distraction such as a phone call, visit, etc., can eat up about 20 minutes from your work. It takes that long to get back on track and into your momentum again.
If you exercise in the middle of the day, chances are you’re creating a distraction. While breaks are good, if you’re in a time crunch that break has to be calculated. I’m not sure who said this, but the best break is a change of work. So, what about your exercising?
Exercising involves its own mindset. You’re perhaps focused on your breathing or your form. It’s more of a right-brain practice maybe than a left-brain one. Rather than try to switch gears during the day, begin your day with your exercise. Use the time to plan your day, decide on your goals for the day. It’s a good opportunity to pick up some bonus motivation. Maybe you’re running faster, longer. You’ve added some reps. Positive reinforcements, to say nothing of the endorphins, will set your day on a good tone. If you’ve done anything that day, you’ve invested time in your health. And that’s a good thing.
