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We only have a finite number of hours in the day. How do we make sure to take care of the things that are most important?

Imagine an empty glass jar, this represents our finite amount of time. We can fill this jar with:

Rocks (our top priorities): family time, work, health & fitness, faith, friends, etc.

Pebbles (things we enjoy that bring fulfillment and satisfaction,): travel, hobbies, vacation, etc.

Sand (all the things that fill our time and space that are not necessities): social media, television, video games, etc.

If we fill the glass jar with sand first, we leave no space for either our rocks or pebbles (our top priorities). When we make a plan to prioritize our time, we put in the rocks first, then the pebbles, and we still have some space leftover for some sand!

The best first goal to set for any fitness routine is often a consistency goal.

When we are consistent in our weekly workout routine…

…then we improve our NUTRITION, we don’t want to undo the hard work we put in at the gym with a bad diet!

…then we improve our SLEEP, we increase both our sleep pressure (our desire to go to sleep) and our quality of sleep.

…then we improve our STRESS, we immediately get the happy endorphins after our workout!

How many days / week are you able to work out right now? What is the best time for you to workout consistently on weekdays and weekends?