Dany Montiel

Time-saving strategies to prioritize yourself

Managing your time is all about expressing your priorities.

So, when you habitually say things like, “I don’t have time to: exercise, stretch, strength train, eat smart, etc.” then you’re essentially saying this:

My health and happiness are not priorities.

Please, stop saying that!

Here are a few simple time-management tools to prioritize yourself in your own life. Think about how you can apply them to use YOUR time effectively.

• Just say no. Crazy concept, right? You don’t have to do everything someone asks. You don’t have to take on every responsibility. “No” is a complete sentence.
• What do flight attendants always say? “Please secure your own oxygen mask before helping someone else.” That’s a good lesson on the ground too. If you can’t take care of yourself, you’re not going to be any good to another person.
• Wake up 30 minutes early. Depending on your family and work schedules, this slight adjustment could start a chain reaction of time savings. Think of what you could do before anyone else wakes up and the daily rush starts.
• Limit screen time. We used to say watch less TV, but now we should include Internet and video games, too. I’m not saying you shouldn’t enjoy them. But if you’re searching for time to exercise, you can start right here by cutting an hour a day three days a week.
• Conduct walking meetings and lunches. If your desk-bound for calls and Zoom meetings, try to arrange just a couple a week while out for a walk. Similarly, if there’s an individual you need, then schedule a time to walk together or while on the phone. It’s fun, social, and gets good ideas flowing. (And, yes, it saves time!)
• Seize the time you save on commuting. More people are working from home nowadays, and that means tons of time back in your column since you don’t have to commute every day. 

Which of these are you going to try? Do you have any time-saving best practices?

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

Your Thoughts Create Your Reality

Do you think your thoughts don’t matter?

Think again. They do.

Buddha said, “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.”

I believe that has been true in my life.

When I was younger, I went through some troubling times, where I told myself I was unhappy, unlovable, misunderstood, and best off alone.

But later in life, I realized that was just a script I’d picked up somewhere. I decided to try some new thoughts.

“I love people, I am strong and capable, I can make a difference.”

“My problems aren’t so terrible, other people have gone through similar things and are happy – I’m like everybody else, more or less.”

“I’m attractive, smart, and a good person.”

And you know what? I became a better friend, started smiling more often, and created my now reality which is truly amazing and filled with so many friends, and a thriving business and community.

Buddha was onto something!

Try it yourself. The next time you hear the voice in your head saying something negative, turn that statement around.

“I can’t do it” EASILY becomes, “Give it a try!”

“I’m just heavy” EASILY becomes, “I’m losing the extra weight!”

“I’m just one of those junk-food junkies” EASILY becomes, “I’m making better choices today!”

Now, its your turn.

“There is no way I can get better” becomes – “I am taking action every day to ___________________________________________________________” (fill in the blank)

How will you change your thoughts today? I’d love to hear, and if I can be of any help please click the link below to set up a call with me!

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.

How good is your excuse?

Let’s play a game called “What’s Your Excuse?”

Before you answer, let’s review the most common “reasons” people cite for not exercising and eating right, signing up to do a triathlon or any big challenge.

Do any of these ring a bell?

1. “I don’t have time.”
2. “It’s too expensive.”
3.  “I’ll go to the gym, once I get in better shape.”
4. “I don’t have anyone to exercise with.”

I hear these “reasons” all the time. But the truth is, they’re all just excuses. All of them. And there’s no excuse that’s valid when it prevents you from prioritizing your health.

The truth is simple. 

1. Everyone gets the same 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Unless you’re a single parent working three jobs and going to night school, get over yourself.
2. Exercise costs nothing. 
3. Do you cut your hair before you go to the salon?
4. I can help with that, whether you work out with me or not.

Why not challenge yourself in a different way?

What are the REASONS you have to exercise and eat right?

Don’t you want more time?

Don’t you want to save money on healthcare?

Don’t you want to look, feel, and move better?

When excellent motivations become more important than shoddy excuses, then you’ll start making the right changes.

And I’m here to help you every step of the way. Let’s go!

Click this link: http://www.scheduleyou.in/5ZIsVaU to schedule your FREE Triathlon Breakthrough Session and let’s do it!

Erinne Guthrie is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach since 1999 and Chief Motivating Officer at Full Circle Coaching, LLC since 2010. Creator of the 16 week Triathlon Transformation. She has been training, racing and coaching triathletes since 1997.  She is also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 3, USMS Master’s Swim Coach, Motivational Speaker, Metabolic Efficiency Specialist, Mom, Mermaid and much much more.