Let's Just Be...
We are all feeling the gradual return to normal, which also leads to adding more to our schedules, children's activities, returning to the work place or just outings with friends or family. Frankly we are trying to make up for lost time. You may be one of the lucky individuals who has discovered you were enjoying that free time and have decided to make a conscious effort to leave time in your schedule, unscheduled. For that I say good for you, I do feel one of the good things to come out of this pandemic is we all learned our daily schedules, including our children's, were packed leaving us very little time to "just be" with family, friends or even yourself.
I would like to task you with trying to hold on to some of that time we gained over the past year, hold on to some of the new habits or connections that bring you joy or some stability in your lives. As we return to our regular or new normal schedules sit down with your spouse or families and discuss where you can schedule time in your day or week where nothing else gets scheduled other than time to "just be". It could be as simple as dinner as a family, an outdoor activity, playing a game or watching a favorite TV show. Whatever it may be for you, keep in mind to "just be" there in the moment.
I of course do encourage you to continue to find some time to also take care of yourself, with the tightening of schedules, it may be necessary to shorten your workout times to 30 minutes. Circuit workouts are a great way to get the most out of a short amount of time. If your "just be" time is something like a hike or a walk with family or friends go ahead and consider that your workout for that day. Please keep in mind a workout does not need to be an hour spent in the gym or your workout room, learn to be flexible. Flexibility is just as good for our mind as it is for our bodies. 😉
Remember nothing is permanent, things are always changing and that's okay.
Sincerely Rickie
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