Tip Thursday

Not every week, but a couple times a month, I will share with you a tip related to productivity, goals, health & fitness, travel or just life in general. We could all use more tips in our life. Today’s tip has to do with working out and scheduling in that time. I am going to share what works for me.

I am a pen to paper girl. I am not a fan of electronic calendars, scheduling apps, etc . There is nothing wrong with them, it is just not my thing. However, this tip can be incorporated into your life, whether you are put it on paper or in your phone. I am often asked how I find the time to workout. I am a full time attorney, raising two busy teenage boys, with a husband, a dog and two cats. I also run this blog as a side hustle and do online health and fitness coaching. I have a full plate. Which is why it is so important for me to schedule my workouts, like I would any other appointment. I don’t just schedule them a week in advance, I schedule them a month out. Take a look.

April 2019

As you can see above, I schedule out each of my cross-training days and each of my run days. I do take into account everything else on the calendar, but didn’t want to publish my every move, so left it off for today’s purpose. As you can see, I even schedule in my rest days. You will notice, there is not a time associated with each workout. That gets put down on the daily page in my planner. For example, April 2nd is a lifting day. On the page for April 2nd, I will put next to 5:00am- Liift4. Again, you make it like any other appointment on your calendar. By doing so, you are making it a priority and more likely that not, you will not cancel on yourself. Makes sense? So there you go.. your first Tip Thursday. I hope it helps!

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Heather

42 COMMENTS

  1. Caitlin | 21st Mar 19

    That’s really helpful. There’s a saying I’ve heard that goes “If it’s not on your calendar, it doesn’t exist!” which is very true for this situation. I like that you schedule your rest days, those are important too!

    • Heather | 21st Mar 19

      Yes, rest days are just as important. We need to do a better job of taking them and doing some self care.

  2. Nicki | 21st Mar 19

    This is a great tip for making time to exercise (or do anything that is important to do). I too am a “pen to paper” girl!

  3. Leigh Ann | 21st Mar 19

    Great way to make time for you!

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      Thank you and thanks for stopping by!

  4. Ramae Hamrin | 21st Mar 19

    What a great idea! When I was at Mayo, one of my doctors suggested to put everything (exercise, social engagements, and mindfulness practice) on a calendar. I still haven’t done it, but you’ve inspired me to get it done!

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      Great! I am glad to help.

  5. Holly Bird | 21st Mar 19

    I love this idea!! I am also a paper and pen girl..but it seems that more of my appointments go into my cellphone and I forget about them!! Thanks!

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      I make it fun by using different colored pens.

  6. Liza | 21st Mar 19

    I literally live out of my date book! If I don’t have it, I don’t even know what to do with myself because I rely on it so much. Couldn’t agree with you more!

  7. Jennifer | 21st Mar 19

    I love that planner! I use the same one, and I schedule in everything! It makes life so much easier!

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      Awesome!! I have a thing for planners Every year I look for a different one to try.

  8. Tricia Snow | 21st Mar 19

    I could not imagine using a pen anymore. When I try my hand cramps up! My old hands no longer have muscle memory! But I love a handwritten calendar and use it for all of my trips!

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      LOL! I am an attorney and mark up a lot of contracts, so the pen and I have a great relationship 🙂

  9. Pauline Reynolds | 22nd Mar 19

    What a good idea. I’m actually one if those people that keeps it all in their heads and it works. But for blogging I’ve started a paper planner to track numbers and jot down ideas.

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      Law school ruined me. I need to all on paper or it does not happen. LOL!

  10. Qua’Tesha | 22nd Mar 19

    I have to write down everything. It just works for me. Thanks for the tip!

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      Thanks for stopping by!

  11. Anna | 22nd Mar 19

    Great tips about staying on track with your goals. Thank you for sharing!

    • Heather | 22nd Mar 19

      Thanks for stopping by!

  12. Katie | 22nd Mar 19

    Great tips for staying on top of things. I can’t wait for more tip Tuesdays!

  13. jen | 22nd Mar 19

    OH you are speaking my language! LOL I live by my calendar. I have everyone’s schedules in it and all my lists… The kids joke it’s my bible… they aren’t necessarily wrong…

    • Heather | 24th Mar 19

      Yes, I would be up a creek without it.

  14. Michele | 22nd Mar 19

    What a great idea! I put everything in my planner, but I never thought about writing down my exercise plans. Maybe that’s why they always get bumped!

    • Heather | 24th Mar 19

      Give a try and let me know how it works out for you.

  15. Meagan | 22nd Mar 19

    If I don’t put things on a list or calendar, I won’t do it! Lol. Although I am a digital person. I couldn’t live without my Google Calendar!

  16. Tiffany | 23rd Mar 19

    Keeping track of it all helps make you accountable to you! Keep up the great work!

    • Heather | 24th Mar 19

      Thank you and thanks for stopping by!

  17. Cindy | 23rd Mar 19

    I’m a pen to paper person too. Thanks for your tip!

    • Heather | 24th Mar 19

      Thanks for stopping by!

  18. Bola | 24th Mar 19

    I also love my paper and pen always. When i make a list on my cellphone, i completely forget it, so i went back to my written list.

  19. Susan Franklin | 24th Mar 19

    I’m better with paper and pen too. Although, I’m not always consistent in writing things down – my quiet time and my workout time are on my schedule every morning…. it’s the rest of the day and the weekends when I don’t have it written down, I often get lost in the sea of everything to do. I need to get back on track with time blocking!

    • Heather | 24th Mar 19

      Yes, I try work on my weekly schedule on Sunday nights and each night look at the next day and see what I need to do. It definitely is a work in progress.

  20. Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef | 25th Mar 19

    I’m a pen and paper woman too! Love this, in fact, you inspired me to update a few things on our calendar. Thanks so much 🙂

    • Heather | 26th Mar 19

      yay!! Glad I could help.

  21. T.M. Brown | 28th Mar 19

    I’m a pen to paper kind of girl, too…..there is just something about writing it down that keeps it more fresh on my mind. Great tip!

    • Heather | 29th Mar 19

      Thank you for stopping by.

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