Set Yourself Up for Success Tip #2

TARA MARIE’S TOP TEN WAYS TO SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS!

TWO: Put exercise at the top of your list. If you are truly committed to achieving your goals, you will sometimes have to sacrifice other things to make room for your fitness program.  I am not suggesting that you don’t take your sick child to the doctor, but you may have to forgo meeting your friends for drinks after work when your time is tight.

I am reminded of one of my girlfriends who is quite the social butterfly.  We laugh because she doesn’t have time to always get to the gym during the week because she has a very robust social schedule and has engagements most evenings.  I, however, rarely have time to socialize during the week because I go to the gym in the evening after work.

We all make time for the activities that we believe are a priority and the rest we do when and if we “have time.”  The truth is, everyone has the same 24 hours in a day, but we all place a different level of importance on different things.  There is no right or wrong choice, but make sure that your choices are aligned with your goals.

I have worked with many movers and shakers and asked them how they make time for exercise during a busy week.  Every person said the same thing:  they schedule an appointment with themselves and keep the appointment, making it a priority as they do their appointments with CEOs and business clients.

Put exercise at the top of your list and book an appointment with yourself. Once you book the time, regard it as highly as you would any other appointment to which you are committed. You are certainly worth it.

Read Success Tip #1 if you missed it!

Shine on!

Tara Marie

Stay tuned for Tip #3!