How I Prevent Burn Out

Recently I was asked my tips on preventing burn out, so I thought I would include my response here as well.

Burn out is real and it plagues so many of us.

Here are a few of my tips to help prevent it.

1.Proper nutrition. I make sure I feed and nourish my body well.

2. I make sure I make the time to get my workouts in. It can be as easy as going for a walk.

3. Connecting with family and friends.

4. Taking time off. We all need vacation, no matter how much we love what we do, we have to make time for a reset.

5. Proper rest. I make sure I am getting a good nights sleep. I like to take my magnesium at night, it contributes to a great nights rest. The CALM product is good product to help with sleep.

6. I definitely make sure I have recovery days in my schedule.

7. Setting boundaries is another way to prevent /help with burn out. It is OK to say NO at times.

We have to listen to what our mind and body needs. Take care of YOU. Self care is not selfish, it is a necessity.

How do you prevent burn out? Let me know in the comments.

Be well.

Jodie

Adapting

Wow, these last few days in Texas have been a mixture of emotions. From welcoming the cold and the snow fall, to making the best of a stressful situation. The power outages in freezing temperatures to the lack of water etc. It has been challenging to say the least.

We were not ready for the immense cold and what came with it. Now that we have passed the worst my body is craving a lot more movement. My movement flows the rest of this week and maybe into next week will be more in-tune with the season we are in currently. For me personally this means, listening more to what my body is craving, and this my friends means slower, more fluid and deliberate movements.

I have said this many times, you don’t have to work out for an hour, somedays twenty minutes even ten minutes is enough. Listening to the body also means taking a nap if I or you need it. It’s all about balance and leaning in.

This my friends is self-care. It is exactly what I need in my body at this time.

Be well.

Q and A

I was asked this question recently : Do you have any advice for anyone who struggles to stay motivated?

Well, to start off I completely understand this, I too have my days as well. But I find what helps me is to schedule my own workouts by adding them to my appointment book. Its easy to allow other things to get in the way, but this is a form of self-care and I am (you are ) worth the time.

Hire a trainer/coach, knowing someone not only carved out the time for you in their day but the trainer is waiting to see at that time.

Another strategy is reminding myself how great I will feel after. Showing up for yourself will allow you to show up for others.

Let me know in the comments the strategies you use to stay motivated.

Remember to breathe.

Life Happens

We all get sidetracked from our health and fitness goals from time to time, because life just happens. As a fitness professional, I have been there and completely understand.  But instead of beating myself up over it, I have chosen to get back on track.

Here are a few tips that has helped me to refocus:

1. Figuring out what caused me to drift away from my wellness plan. Was it vacation, injury, sickness or lack of planning.
2. Planning my workouts for the week.
3. Just start. It does not have to be a super hard work out, it can be as simple as going for a walk outside.
4. Implementing good habits daily, and this often starts with a healthy and fulfilling morning routine.  Having a morning ritual sets you up for the day.
5. Reading and researching  topics on health and fitness.
6. Forget perfection.
7. Having positive thoughts and remembering this is self-care.
8. Never give up.

What has helped you to bounce back and get back on track? Share in the comments below.