Next, list ways you can get more active on a daily basis. Create ways to get intentional exercise and write down the goals that you want to achieve. Is your treadmill buried under clothes and dust? Dig it out and dust it off. Always wanted to run a marathon? Start training for it, one step at a time. Begin slowly if you haven’t exercised in a long time. The important thing is to just begin. You can build onto your workouts as your body adjusts to your new routine. Extending the time or intensity of the exercise you are doing as each activity gets easier for you to do.
Prioritize Your Goals
Now prioritize your list. What is the most important thing on your list? What gets you excited and motivated? Maybe this is something you always wanted to try or something you haven’t done in a very long time. It should be an activity you yearn to do. This could be one particular activity or a combination of several things.
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
This is the time to take action. Time to step out of your comfort zone and possibly squelch some of your fears. Switch things up once you have been active for a while. If you are used to riding the stationary bike, try the elliptical machine for your next workout. Reach out to others who share your interests. Do things you would normally hold back from doing. Buy a new swimsuit and join a water aerobics class. Don’t wait until your life is where you want it to be before you start trying new things. Start something new today.
Find Activities You Enjoy
Still having trouble coming up with interesting ideas? Check with your local high school for adult education programs or visit your local library and browse through the non-fiction section. You can find topics for beginners on a variety of things to do, including: