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It’s important to remember that fitness is certainly worthwhile, but only to the point that it makes you happy and feel good in your body. In making workout plans, try to also plan rest and a little indulgence into your week. Everything is best in moderation. Yes, that means rich foods and binge-watching TV–but it also means pushing yourself in the gym and sticking to a specific diet. Finding the balance between health and happiness means giving yourself permission to be lazy sometimes.

It’s okay to set yourself fitness goals, but try to be wary of how you do so. At the beginning of your journey, it’s tempting to go all-in and begin an intense regimen of diet and exercise. Not only can that lead to burnout fairly quickly, it’s also a recipe for shame when you break that regimen or don’t reach your goals as quickly as expected. Rather than starting off too intensely, try instead to find a routine that you can keep up sustainably which includes enjoyment and mental health safeguards.

It’s also important to not set too high of expectations; instead, try to see each day that you stick to your routine as a victory and let each new day be an opportunity to feel your best, regardless of how that may look to others.

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Start Your Morning With Mindfulness

Thinking about all the uncertainties that lie ahead and the “what ifs” will only make you more anxious. To decrease your anxiety, start your day with a mindfulness moment. Take 10 minutes to sit quietly and allow your thoughts and feelings to come and pass.

De-Stress With a New Hobby

Being stuck at home makes it easier to get stuck in bad habits like stress-eating and mindlessly scrolling through social media. Instead, try a new hobby like a workout class, online yoga, or piano lessons.

Eat on a Schedule

Since your routine is thrown off by not having to wake up to get to work, it’s easy to be lazy all day. Try creating a schedule for your meals and snacks, so you don’t end up snacking throughout the day.

Take Movement Breaks

Sitting all day at the computer can make you tired, so try and incorporate movement breaks into your routine. For an energy boost and stress-relief, try a morning walk or a quicky HIIT session before lunch.

Stick to a Sleep Schedule

Set a nightly limit on screen-time and create a relaxing bedtime routine like enjoying a good book or a hot bath. With a good night’s sleep, you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day!

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Do something you love

Find some time (even if it’s only 10 minutes) every day to do something that you love.

Take a lunch break

It is not good for you to shove your lunch down your throat at your desk in a bid to be more productive.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGHl9rA8mQ/?tagged=lunchbreak

Your favorite people

Surround yourself with people (or animals) you love and who love you in return.

Relax in the bath

Take a timeout to take the occasional relaxing bath. It’s okay to have ‘me time’.

Get enough sleep

Give yourself an early night or a late lie-in every now and then as a special treat.

Just say no

Don’t always take on unnecessary tasks that will cause you additional stress. Say no if you need to.

Exercise

Exercise benefits the body and mind, so it’s a good self-care practice.

Indulge yourself

Treat yourself to your favorite food items occasionally – everything in moderation!

Seize the moment

Don’t wait for a special occasion to use the fancy dinnerware. Any day can be a special occasion if you want it to.

The post 9 Self-care Practices You Need to Observe appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

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A post shared by katie ☻ (@katie.eu)

It’s important to remember that fitness is certainly worthwhile, but only to the point that it makes you happy and feel good in your body. In making workout plans, try to also plan rest and a little indulgence into your week. Everything is best in moderation. Yes, that means rich foods and binge-watching TV–but it also means pushing yourself in the gym and sticking to a specific diet. Finding the balance between health and happiness means giving yourself permission to be lazy sometimes.

It’s okay to set yourself fitness goals, but try to be wary of how you do so. At the beginning of your journey, it’s tempting to go all-in and begin an intense regimen of diet and exercise. Not only can that lead to burnout fairly quickly, it’s also a recipe for shame when you break that regimen or don’t reach your goals as quickly as expected. Rather than starting off too intensely, try instead to find a routine that you can keep up sustainably which includes enjoyment and mental health safeguards.

It’s also important to not set too high of expectations; instead, try to see each day that you stick to your routine as a victory and let each new day be an opportunity to feel your best, regardless of how that may look to others.

The post How to Build Self-Acceptance Into Your Fitness Plans appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Start Your Morning With Mindfulness

Thinking about all the uncertainties that lie ahead and the “what ifs” will only make you more anxious. To decrease your anxiety, start your day with a mindfulness moment. Take 10 minutes to sit quietly and allow your thoughts and feelings to come and pass.

De-Stress With a New Hobby

Being stuck at home makes it easier to get stuck in bad habits like stress-eating and mindlessly scrolling through social media. Instead, try a new hobby like a workout class, online yoga, or piano lessons.

Eat on a Schedule

Since your routine is thrown off by not having to wake up to get to work, it’s easy to be lazy all day. Try creating a schedule for your meals and snacks, so you don’t end up snacking throughout the day.

Take Movement Breaks

Sitting all day at the computer can make you tired, so try and incorporate movement breaks into your routine. For an energy boost and stress-relief, try a morning walk or a quicky HIIT session before lunch.

Stick to a Sleep Schedule

Set a nightly limit on screen-time and create a relaxing bedtime routine like enjoying a good book or a hot bath. With a good night’s sleep, you’ll wake up feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day!

The post 5 Self-Care Strategies to Help You Stick to Your Healthy Lifestyle While at Home appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Do something you love

Find some time (even if it’s only 10 minutes) every day to do something that you love.

Take a lunch break

It is not good for you to shove your lunch down your throat at your desk in a bid to be more productive.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BhGHl9rA8mQ/?tagged=lunchbreak

Your favorite people

Surround yourself with people (or animals) you love and who love you in return.

Relax in the bath

Take a timeout to take the occasional relaxing bath. It’s okay to have ‘me time’.

Get enough sleep

Give yourself an early night or a late lie-in every now and then as a special treat.

Just say no

Don’t always take on unnecessary tasks that will cause you additional stress. Say no if you need to.

Exercise

Exercise benefits the body and mind, so it’s a good self-care practice.

Indulge yourself

Treat yourself to your favorite food items occasionally – everything in moderation!

Seize the moment

Don’t wait for a special occasion to use the fancy dinnerware. Any day can be a special occasion if you want it to.

The post 9 Self-care Practices You Need to Observe appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.