How to Fit Yoga into Your Busy Schedule

Life is busy, but it is vital to plan some time to focus on your well-being every day. When your mind, body, and spirit are well, you can address the challenges of life with greater fortitude and grace. If you are still unconvinced that you should dedicate time out of your busy schedule to devote to your yoga practice, it might help to know that you will get more done in less time with a clear mind, improved focus, and sharpened senses that yoga provides. Here are some tips for fitting yoga into your busy schedule.

Make it a Priority

Have you ever noticed that people always seem to find time for the things that they prioritize? Of course, your health is of paramount importance to you. And yet, you may not prioritize the things that lead to a healthy mind and body. 

It is far too easy to take your health for granted while you have it. Don’t let losing your health become the wake-up call you need to take better care of yourself. Decide now to firmly plant your health at the very top of your priorities. You and your loved ones deserve nothing less from you.

Create a Routine

In today’s world, there are few things that are more needed and less available than willpower. Many scholars believe that willpower is a limited resource. The more we must rely on sheer grit and willpower, the more likely we are to falter in our resolves. 

However, because humans are creatures of habit, if we can channel our desires for self-improvement into our day-to-day routines, it is much easier to make the changes that we so desperately want to make. In addition to helping meet your goals, creating a routine can help you manage anxiety.

Enlist Help

Most people are better at accomplishing their goals when they have some form of accountability outside of themselves. Enlist a friend to help you out. Share your goals for your yoga practice and ask your friend to hold you accountable. They don’t have to police you, which can lead to hard feelings and end up backfiring. However, simply asking how you’re doing from time to time can be a powerful motivator. 

Life is hard. You have every right to feel like you are barely keeping your head above water at times. It takes a real mental shift to learn that projects and to-dos can wait. There is certainly no need to fear that they will get up and leave while you are caring for your health. On the other hand, your health can’t wait. It needs you to care for it now and always. 

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