Stay on Track this Summer
School is out for the summer, the kids are home, the routine and structure of the day is probably fine now, but will probably start fading at some point. More sports, more bbq's, more long weekends + dock days, etc. Staying true to your goals will get challenging eventually if it hasn't already. Might as well be ready with these quick tips on how to keep focused on your progress and stay on track this summer!
TIP #1
Define what Staying on Track means
What does keeping your progress mean to you? Is that clear for yourself? What is it that you’d like to stay on track – your eating patterns + nutrition? Is it your activity and exercise? Is it the amount + quality of work you are producing? It will be hard to stay on track if you don’t define what staying on track is for yourself. So first – define what it is you want to stay on track with
TIP #2
Centre yourself each day
Choose a few key habits or routines, I like the term non-negotiables.. Maybe it’s a slow quiet coffee in the morning, daily movement, or the first glass of water in the day. Take a moment for yourself to ground into the day, and check in with how your feeling. This gives you a moment to feel if you are in need of some extra self care, or if you can push yourself a little bit further.
TIP #3
Create Time Efficiency
If schedules are busy and time is a struggle, wake up earlier. The mornings hold some great magically moments to get things done. Yes it takes some discipline, but this is a great time efficiency hack. Another option would be setting the kids up with an activity or arranging a playdate with another Mom to gain some extra time to be able to focus on what you need to do to move yourself forward.
TIP #4
Prep Meals as you Go
Summer is a fun time where schedules get a bit looser and more things happen on the fly, but it doesn’t mean that our nutrition must take a back seat. Decide on a few good meals that are quick + easy + nutritious. Have the ingredients ready to go and stocked and prepare ahead as much as possible. Doesn’t mean you have to be in your kitchen for hours on end. But a little here and there can really go a long way.
For example - On Monday cut up the veggies for Tuesday’s meal. On Tuesday prepare + bake the chicken for the next nights meal. While you’re making breakfast on Wednesday, spend a few extra moments preparing the vegetables for dinner that night.
Breaking up these tasks little by little create an easier time for the meal and make it feel like lighter work instead of a big ordeal every time. Once we get into the habit of breaking things into little pieces, the task starts to feel way easier and lighter on our minds too!
Try some of these tips this summer and let me know how it goes. Is there anything you would add here? Let me know!! Remember to enjoy your time, because life is meant for enjoying and experiencing! My hope for you is that you feel good, organized and on track while enjoying your summer. Cheers!
Jen xoxo