Mindset is EVERYTHING!

If I have learned one thing over my lifetime, it is that mindset changes everything.

As we move into 2021, you’ve probably got your list of resolutions ready to go. It’s always at the top of our list to make health a priority in the New Year, which is a noble and incredibly vital goal to have. But life has a funny way of happening and making other plans for you, doesn’t it?!

You may start with good intentions, but work, illnesses, and other factors can get in the way. Let’s look at how we can still set some health goals while ditching the all or nothing mindset.

 

A little movement goes a long way. Sometimes, when it comes to exercise, we get stuck in the all or nothing mindset. If I can’t get an hour, why do it all? I have some encouraging news, though- science has your back. It seems that studies confirm that a little exercise is better for your health than none at all! When life gives you lemons, make the best of it by getting in some activity each day. Here are some suggestions you can try when you’re short on time to get at least enough exercise to feel good and stick to your resolutions.

 

Split it up. Maybe you can’t commit to 30 or 60 solid minutes per day, but guess what? You don’t have to! If it’s easier to find 10-minute blocks of time to get that exercise in, then do that. By the end of the day, you’ll have fulfilled your exercise quota, and you’ll be on your way to feeling healthier. Once you get in the swing of it, you’ll crave that daily exercise and make sure you find time for it, too. Take short walking breaks, go up and down the stairs ten times, do ten jumping jacks and ten squats. Sitting behind the desk all day isn’t suitable for anyone. Finding ways to fit exercise into the daily tasks we have to do is a perfect way to utilize limited time.

 

Try HIIT if walking bores you. Do a few HIIT exercises in your office. Again, you can split it up throughout your day to make sure you get some exercise in.

 

Walk to work. For those of you in big cities, let your feet lead the way to work. You can try getting off at a stop or two earlier on the subway and walk the rest of the way. Bring your work shoes in your bag and change into them when you arrive so you can make the most of your steps. No choice but to drive? Try parking further away from the door for a lengthier stroll from the car to the office.

 

Schedule longer workouts into your weekend. If you’d prefer to have a more active weekend, focus on getting a fair bit of activity over the weekend to make up for any sedentary days during the week. So if you really can’t take the time during the week, block out at least an hour and 15 minutes worth of time on your weekend to faithfully hit the gym or jogging trail.

 

Adding in. When I attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, we discussed how to help clients with nutritional goals. I liked the idea of adding in rather than avoiding or taking things out of your diet. Asking the questions, “where can I add in nutrient-dense foods?” Some ideas might be, starting your meal with a big bowl of broth-based vegetable soup or adding a handful of leafy greens or frozen zucchini to a fruit smoothie. Yes, I was surprised at the idea of zucchini too, but honestly, you can’t taste it. Try it and tell me what you think!

 

Drink plenty of water when changing your nutritional health. Though caffeinated beverages can dehydrate you, you can switch up your liquids by drinking herbal teas or adding a drop of citrus oil to your water. Grapefruit and lime are my favorites for both their flavor and cleansing properties. When thinking about hydration, remember foods that hold a lot of water count as well. Yes, we are talking about those fruits and vegetables. Have you ever cooked a HUGE bunch of spinach only to have it shrink to almost nothing? That is because the water is pulled out when it is heated!

 

So as we approach 2021, remember mindset is EVERYTHING. I know you can utterly crush your good-health goals this year.

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