Changes to my Daily Routine (positive changes)
Hi everyone, I just wanted to share some recent changes to my daily routine. Last year, during my NLP course, I identified a desire to reduce, but not eliminate, my intake of sweets and crisps something I enjoy very much. I had developed a bad habit of consuming both in large portions every day as soon as my wife went to work (she worked nights then). While I have a history of quitting things I quit smoking in 2001 and drinking alcohol in 2007, and recently switched to alcohol-free beveragesāI didn't want to completely quit sweets and crisps. I am disciplined and have established routines I consistently follow. For example, I only drink fizzy drinks on Saturdays, unless it's a special occasion, and I drink zero-alcohol beverages on these days too. I only listen to music in the car from Friday to Sunday, opting for educational content the rest of the time. I now limit my crisp intake to Fridays and Sundays, and sweets only on Saturdays. About four weeks ago, I started getting up two hours earlier each day (at 5 am) to focus on self-improvement. My morning routine includes getting dressed, showering, then spending 20 minutes on an exercise bike and 15 minutes fast-walking on a treadmill. Although this doesn't make me sweaty yet, it's a good start. I then begin work as a driving instructor at 9 am and typically work until 7 pm. While this is gentle exercise, it's enjoyable. Currently, I'm a bit overweight, and my work is very sedentary, which isn't good for my body. That's why I plan to reduce this over time. Boot camp starts later this month! Here are some further positive changes I plan to implement: - Increase my walking speed, eventually transitioning to jogging and extending the duration of my exercise. - Reduce the number of junk food days; I've already cut consumption by at least half. - Adjust my work schedule to finish at 4 pm four days a week instead of five, and avoid working weekends when financially feasible. I plan to continue reducing my work hours as more appealing opportunities arise.