Do This Tiny Thing #3

Time to read: 26 seconds

Have fun moving

Today's tiny thing is move your body. I find when you use the "e" word (shhh….exercise), many people get all gummed up with joining a gym or how many years it has been since they did or how out of shape they are. A blanket of self-judgment gets layered on the lack of movement, and you have a recipe for doing nothing.

Lift the judgment, find the fun and simply choose a tiny way to move your body.

Here are some easy ways to get started:

  • Take the stairs. This one is so easy it's a cliche. Because it works.
  • Go for a walk at lunch.
  • Clean your house.
  • Get out in your garden.
  • Dance around the living room to your favorite song.

When you feel the physical and mental benefits of moving your body, you'll want to do it more. When that happens, keep going!

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Have a great weekend.

 

Do One Tiny Thing #2

Time to read: so short. Time to do the thing: 7-9 hours

My favorite!

Welcome to tiny change #2. Sleep.

Sleep is a crowd pleaser. You love it, right? Research shows that we are chronically sleep-deprived as you squeeze one more hour of productivity out of the day or stress keeps you awake at night.

You can easily make one tiny change to your sleep routine to promote longer and more satisfying sleep. You already know how much better you feel after a good night's rest so the ROI on sleep is obvious.

Here are some ideas:

  • Go to bed one hour earlier. Or 30-minutes earlier. Or 15 if that's all you can manage.
  • Try a sleep meditation. I like the 10% Happier App. Calm is another good one.
  • Spray your pillow with lavender oil.
  • Try a weighted blanket.
  • Experiment with time to wind down in the evening. Put down your phone an hour before bed. Read. Do quiet things.

In terms of bang for your buck, getting enough sleep does wonders for your mood, focus and ability to get things done.

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You know what you'll be doing this weekend! Have fun.