But, I Had Good Intentions! Transform Your Time Management Today

When COVID locked you up, you swore no more excuses. “I am getting my workouts done.”

With all that newly found free time, you were bound to get it done. You had great intentions. 

But then the kids, the new work routine and a little self-loathing got in the way. 

Sincerely I ask, how is this any different than normal times?

What might be similarities here? Same figurative, different literals?

The problem remains the same, you can’t find the time.

Enter time management.

Time Management

If concrete is the foundation of a house. Then time management is the foundation of behavioural habits. 

As new clients come in, I hear a recurring theme of frustration or failure for not completing workout programs and losing weight as planned.  

For most, time management can be a rookie mistake and overlooked during the beginning stages of a workout journey. 

For example, last week my new client Jane came in with what she thought was accountability issues. She would start workout programs with good intentions. She struggled to find the time and stay consistent.  This was upsetting because she valued exercise and how it made her feel. 

So, I asked her some preliminary deliberation and assessment style questions:

• Do you follow constructed plans elsewhere in your life? Maybe for work or school etc…
• How do you prioritize yourself over others?
• How are your calendar and reminder skills?
• Do you follow a weekly workflow chart to keep you accountable?
• How overwhelmed or stressed do you feel?
• What do you feel is the biggest limiting factor in your environment, right now?

From those answers, we were able to bring awareness to her schedule. Or lack thereof.

Behavioural Skills

In understanding how to use similar organizational and planning skills from work, Jane applied the same skills with time management towards her fitness.

She began by planning what workout clothes to wear, reviewing her program and asking questions the night before. By doing so, it brought her more than setting a good intention of “wanting” to workout, it began creating behavioural skills towards positive change.

Now, there are good intentions and action. 

Now Jane is able to better manage her time.  She’s gained motivation, confidence and excitement for her workouts.  

Being a coach isn’t about berating clients into submission. Rather helping them move past small obstacles that hold them back. 

We look at how we can assist you in gaining skills and strategies for successful, healthy behavioural change. Because, without these, being successful in your lifestyle changes become a struggle.

Not everyone is the same, we all learn and grow at a different pace. And that is OK.

6 Key Strategies in Behavioural Change

– Confidence
– Setting Goals
– Developing strategies to overcome barriers
– Acceptance
– Social Support
– Fun

Time management skills are the foundation of behavioural habits. By sharpening these skills you can achieve successful workouts, time management and feel empowered. 

How Can I Help?

Creating change can be hard.

We are all looking towards the future and how we can better improve ourselves. This is where coaches and experts come in.

As a qualified coach and nutritionist, Brant is able to help you achieve your goals. His passion is helping others create the quality of life where they can be healthy and thrive.

This is why he has made it his life’s work to understand how physiology, nutrition and compassionate coaching can help his clients achieve their goals.

If you are looking to start creating positive changes in your life, begin a new fitness routine, or want an expert to assist you in your nutrition, Brant is available to help.

Start creating change today!