Do something everyday that you enjoy!

I recently sent out a survey to some friends and yoga students asking about their health. One of the questions on the survey was “Do you have enough time and energy for all of the activities that you enjoy?” The answer to this question on every single survey was no! I know that when things get busy, often the first thing that we tend to give up are our favorite extracurricular activities. And while it seems like giving up these activities are the obvious choice when we are time crunched, this is actually the worst thing you can do. Because when you give up the things that you enjoy for another obligation, you will eventually grow to resent the thing which is keeping you from doing what you enjoy. Additionally, doing fun things, like getting in your exercise and/or relaxation time, are essential for maintaining your overall well-being. Therefore, when you give these things up, you are actually more likely to get overwhelmed and stressed out than if you had found a way to keep your favorite activity a part of your day.

So your action item for today is to make sure that you do at least one thing everyday that you enjoy. And if you are in a rush, instead of skipping your run or your favorite yoga class, just shorten the amount of time allotted to that activity. That way you still get to have some me time and get your work done too.