No one needs to tell you how chaotic modern life is. After all, you’re living it. In fact, it’s gotten so busy that a common game amongst friends is: “Your career, social life, and staying fit- pick two.” That implies that there’s simply no time to excel in all those fields.
Luckily, that’s not true. Everything is possible with the right organization and motivation. So, to win the aforementioned game, all you have to do is take in the following:
1. Surround yourself with successful people
No matter how much some people may be dear to us, we have to face that they do no good for our productivity. When someone doesn’t have goals and only lives for partying, it’s a sign that they won’t be able to keep up with your new lifestyle. You don’t have to cut that person out of your life completely, but don’t let them drag you down.
Surrounding yourself with people of similar interests and goals will help keep you motivated and moving forward. It’ll be much easier to balance all the things you have on your plate when you’re hanging out with someone like-minded. They’ll be able to offer support and even some advice.
2. Work out at home
Going to the gym takes up a lot of time. It often doesn’t fit into your schedule, either, no matter how hard you try. That’s why it’s a better solution to work out at home. You can come back from work, do your workout, eat, and then have some time to relax before you see your friends. It’s a much more pleasant scenario than rushing to and from the gym and your home, stressing out over not having enough time.
What’s more, you can work out any time you want. Every time there’s a gap in your schedule, you can use it to complete a workout at home. This ensures you’re not skipping any sessions and promotes a much healthier lifestyle. Additionally, you’ll save some money on gas and a gym membership, which you can spend on your friends.
3. Don’t forget to have some alone time
Even though it may sound completely impossible, it’s important to have some alone time. No matter how productive and busy you are, you won’t be able to keep up for long if you don’t rest. Setting aside just half an hour per day can contribute to your mental health greatly. It’ll reduce stress levels and keep you motivated to reach your goals.
If you don’t have enough time during the day, you can always get up earlier. Drink your morning coffee in peace, work out, or just lie in bed for a little longer. The important thing is that you give yourself some time to breathe. You’ll see just how much a little alone time will influence your mood, energy, and stress levels. You’ll also find it much easier to balance different aspects of your life when you’re well-rested.
4. Adjust your eating habits
People seldom realize that how they eat affects how they work and exercise, too. So, if you really want to be on top of your game, you should come up with a new diet that fits into your lifestyle. The problem with most diets is that they require a lot of sacrifices but don’t give almost any results. That’s why more and more people are trying carb cycling. It revolves around eating a different amount of carbs each day and exercising in accordance. That way, you’re staying fit and healthy, but are also never hungry. What’s more, this diet will fit into your lifestyle naturally and so will the cycling that comes with it. It’s the perfect form of diet and exercise for doing things on the go and still getting results.
5. Keep an organized schedule
Keeping a schedule is key to getting things done. When you aim to be the best, there’s no time to go with the flow. Being organized and maximizing productivity includes writing everything down and sticking to your schedule.
You should also try to prioritize your to-do list. That way, it’s guaranteed you’ll do everything that’s most important for that day and won’t feel guilty about possibly not having time for small and irrelevant errands. What’s more, you can have different schedules for your friends, work, and workouts, so that no segment of your life suffers.
Conclusion
As you can see, balancing between your work, social life, and fitness doesn’t have to be exhausting or impossible. It can easily be done with these helpful tips. Of course, you can’t expect results overnight and every beginning is hard, but if you devote yourself, you’ll be living your best life soon enough. Not even a busy modern life can stop a strong and motivated individual such as yourself from reaching your goals in every aspect of life.
Thank you so much for sharing such kind of information, it really helps me to bring change in my life
Five very good points. I like the carb cycling and will look into this more!
Takes a bit of practice and flexibility to strike a balance, will get there step by step