Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) is all the energy you burn through daily activities that aren’t formal workouts. This includes every little movement like walking to the mailbox, taking the stairs, doing chores, fidgeting at your desk, talking on the phone, standing at your work instead of sitting. While it may seem small, NEAT can make a big difference for your health and energy levels. While the resting metabolic rate (BMR) uses the most calories, NEAT can be a major component in terms of calorie expenditure. 🌟 Why NEAT is Good for You 🫀 Boosts Metabolism Regular movement throughout the day helps your body burn more calories naturally. Our bodies are built/made for movement--engaging this not only allows your body to be more attuned with what it's 'supposed to do' but it also helps you function better on multiple fronts. 🧠 Supports Brain and Mood Health Frequent movement improves blood flow to the brain, helping focus, energy, and mood. 💪 Reduces Sedentary Risk Breaking up long periods of sitting lowers the risks tied to cardiovascular disease and metabolic issues. 🦴 Protects Joints and Muscles Light, consistent activity keeps your muscles and joints mobile, reducing stiffness. 📝 Examples of NEAT Activities 🚶 Walk more: Take short walks after meals, park farther from entrances, or stroll while on phone calls. 🪣 Housework counts: Vacuuming, gardening, cleaning windows, and doing laundry all contribute. I am not a fan of vacuuming, but I get a legit sweat in every time I do it... 🪜 Take the stairs: Skip the elevator when possible and choose stairs instead. 🧹 Micro-break movement: Stand up and stretch, walk to a coworker instead of emailing, or pace during meetings. 🪑 Desk changes: Use a standing desk or shift positions throughout the day to keep your body active. 🎶 Dance it out: Put on music and dance around your house or office for a few minutes. *Here's a small example from the article below: "A 145 lb. person burns approximately 102 calories an hour while performing their office job in a seated position (1.7 kcal / minute), but burns 174 calories an hour if performing those same office duties while standing.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) often uses the “Life Compass” exercise to help people align daily actions with their deepest values. Think of it as creating your own internal GPS so you know where you’re going and why 🌟. 🌿What It Is: The Life Compass exercise is a guided reflection that helps you identify your core values across different life areas (relationships, work, health, learning, spirituality, fun, and community). By clarifying what truly matters, you can steer your life intentionally rather than drift on autopilot. I do a similar exercise using the "wheel of life" to help assess my level of satisfaction in each area, my level of engagement in each area, and also what I can do differently to feel more fulfilled! :) 📝 How to Do It 1. Map Your Life Areas: Draw a circle or a compass with sections for family, friendships, career, health, leisure, spirituality, growth, and community. (The pdf has a fill in the blank version of something similar) 2. Identify Core Values: For each area, write down words that describe what matters most. Examples: kindness, growth, connection, creativity, adventure. You can also write down how you're showing up in these areas or how you'd like to show up! 3. Rate Your Alignment: On a scale of 1–10, rate how closely your current actions align with each value. This is an important step. Our bodies often cue us in when there's a lack of alignment. Something feels "not quite right". Notice where you feel most fulfilled and where there is room for growth. 4. Choose Small Actions: Pick one or two areas where you want to take action this week. For example, if “health” is important, your small action might be adding a 10-minute daily walk. 5. Review and Adjust: Revisit your Life Compass every few weeks to see if you’re on course or if you need to adjust. 🌱 Why It Works This exercise increases psychological flexibility, a core goal of ACT. When our choices reflect our values, we feel more grounded, resilient, and purposeful even when life gets difficult. There's a level of attunement that takes place that gives us a sense of inner peace even if the external world is chaotic.

I used to think success meant doing more — more clients, more hours, more commitments. But in reality, it just left me drained. The shift came when I realized success wasn’t about how much I could cram in… but about creating space for what mattered. 👉 What’s one thing you’ve let go of recently that created more peace in your life?

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