More than that, though, I welcome the opportunity to take off a few added ?winter? pounds. I'm ashamed to say that a half-inch of dust has settled on the treadmill. The gloomy winter days just haven't provided much motivation to hop on and start walking. The television and computer have been much more appealing. But now that I'm starting to think ?shorts and bathing suit season,? exercise is pushing its way to the forefront of my mind. And even my kids, although not overweight, could use some physical activity that requires more than pushing the buttons on their video game controllers.
So I've decided it's time we take our idle selves off the couch and out the door into the beautiful and blossoming world God created. Care to join us? Here are a few fresh ideas to get your blood flowing, heart pumping and metabolism racing. The best part is that these are all activities the whole family can enjoy together:
? Roll away the pounds ? The next time the kids slip on their rollerblades, why not join them? Show them a trick or two as you race them around the block. If it's been a while, you may want to wear some extra pads, and maybe even strap a throw pillow to your waist. You may look funny but if you happen to take a fall without the pillow in place, you definitely won't be laughing.
? Do the Hula (hoop) ? Revisit your younger years and try your hand (or hips) at hula-hooping. Even if it takes an hour to get the hang of it, think of all the exercise you'll be getting just bending to pick up that hoop.
? Hop, Skip and Jump ? HOP: Grab a stick of sidewalk chalk and draw some hopscotch squares. The tricky part will be remembering how the game is played but your kids will be quick to remind you. SKIP: Forget your inhibitions and skip your way around the house. You'll feel muscles you forgot you had. If your neighbors look at you weird, just wave and ask them to join you. They obviously need to release their inhibitions, as well. JUMP: Dig out the jump rope that's tangled up in your toy pile. How many jumps can you do in a row without missing? Mix it up by jumping on one foot, backwards, and criss-cross.
? It's Easy (and fun!) being Green. Pickle was a favorite game when I was a kid and is now one of my kids? favorites. Set up two bases (ball gloves or chair cushions work well) a few yards apart. One person stands at each base and throws a tennis ball back and forth with the other ?base? person while one or two runners try to make it to the other ?safe base? before being tagged out. Be sure to take your turn as runner to get your fair amount of exhaustion (I mean, exercise). Bonus: everyone will sleep well that night!
These are only a few ideas to get you outdoors and exercising this spring. The important thing is that you find a fun activity you can enjoy with your kids to move the whole family into health.
As an entrepreneur, you have a lot on your plate and even more on your desk. The beginning of Spring is the perfect time to organize your office, so you can spring into action this season (pun intended).
Here's how you can get organized and save time this Spring:
Step 1: Clear off your mess...I mean your desk.
I love starting with my desk because that's where all my important projects seem to land. First, take all your projects and lay them on another desk (or on your bed if you work at home - it gives you a change of scenery and allows you to rest while working).
Then, separate all your projects into their own piles. Next, go through each pile and decide what needs to stay and what needs to go.
[I'm a big fan of throwing away as much as possible. If something isn't needed or doesn't make sense toss it. It will make you feel better!]
Finally, prioritize your newly organized projects and get ready for step 2.
Step 2: Create an Action Box.
Now it's time to organize your projects in such a way they actually get done - what a concept! I learned this step from Patty Kreamer, a professional organizer, and it's paid me in dividends:
a. Buy a file hanger box. You can use a file drawer, but the box makes it easy to move around if need be.
b. Next purchase 44 hanging file folders and label them as follows: January-December, 1-31, and Need More Info.
[I like to have my files alternate in different colors. They are easier to work with, in my opinion.]
c. Finally, put your projects into the file folder that corresponds with the day you plan on working on that project.
For example: today's the 18th and you want to work on your number one project on Friday the 20th. Simply place your project pile into the file folder that says "20".
If the project doesn't need looked at until June, place that project in your "June" file folder. When you come to June, review the projects in this folder and place them into the 'day' folder you plan on working on them.
If you need more info on one of your projects, place it into the "Need More Info" folder. Just make sure you go back and look at it. For this, I like to put my project in a 'day' folder and a NOTE in the "Need More Info" folder to remind me.
d. Repeat with every project. Now, you know exactly when you're going to work on each project.
Step 3: Finish with the file cabinets.
I could go into a lot of detail here but here's the bottom line so you don't take too much time doing this...
Go through your filing cabinet with 3 things in mind: do, delete, delegate.
If you find something you don't need OR if you haven't looked at something since last year, delete it now!
If you find something you want done or worked on but don't have the time, delegate it now!
If you find something you want to add to your existing projects, put it in the correct 'day' folder. And if you find something you want to add to your project list, place it in the 'month' folder you plan on doing it.
This is a very simplistic way of organizing...but extremely effective! Spring into action and get organized, so you can have the best year of your life.
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