4 Time Saving Hacks to Help You Always Have Time to Exercise
Upon waking up in the morning, the most common thought is to get through the day, whether working in the office, studying at school, or running a household. As much as we may want to get out and exercise, we often find ourselves short of time to do anything besides the necessary work, and by the time that's over, all that is on our mind is to sit and relax.
But what if we managed to find some time amongst these hectic hours to go for a calming walk or a quick sprint outside? Incorporating time saving hacks into our daily activities can help us get back minutes or hours during the day to refresh our minds with some exercise. Here are four time saving hacks that can help us create time for exercise:
Organise your wardrobe into outfits - instead of hanging clothes randomly, pairing them together and placing them together skips the hassle of coordinating an outfit and deciding what goes with what.
Meal prepping and planning - set an allocated time once or twice a week to plan out the meals for the week and prepare the ingredients needed. This productivity hack cuts out time used to decide what to cook and eat every day, and with this approach, you will have exact quantities ready to be cooked. Where possible, opt for meals that can be put in the oven and do not require constant checking; this allows you to get on with other tasks while the meal is being cooked.
Weekly online grocery shop - during the week, add to the list of groceries you need to stock up on as you run low on them. So you can easily place the order for them at the end of the week. Adding to the list when you notice a particular grocery item is running low means you don't have to check the fridge, freezer, and all your cupboards to know what you need when it comes to shopping time. Also, shopping online saves you the journey to the supermarket and the extra time you may have spent wandering aimlessly around the aisles.
Bonus grocery time saving hack - opt for ready-prepared frozen food as this cuts down cutting/chopping/preparing time, and you can keep these for longer than fresh produce.
Strict schedules and routines - start by creating a strict morning routine with a wake-up time, a realistic time to get ready and have breakfast, and other morning habits. Split the rest of the day into hour time slots with to-do lists to complete in each slot. Working towards fixed goals means not wasting time deciding what needs to be done next or swapping and changing tasks. It may also be useful to have a toiletries/cosmetics bag with everyday essentials kept in one place to locate everything easily.
Conclusion
Making small changes such as the ones listed above should contribute to a significant amount of time saved, allowing you to find time to spend outdoors, collecting tags, getting in your steps, and keeping your mind fresh.