Daylight savings also means shorter days and less sun hours. This affects both our mood and our health. So, keeping up with your exercise regime is super important during these “dark and cold” months!
Workout in the middle of the day
If your work-schedule allows it: do it! Sunlight will re-activate you for the rest of the day. Even if it is for a brisk 30 minute walk or go into a lunch time gym or yoga class.
Have a training-buddy
Having someone to keep you accountable will help you to not skip it. For whatever reason, when we have a commitment with someone else, we will make the extra effort to be there. Plus, it will be be good for your bod and great to have a little bit of social time.
Change up your morning routine
For instance, you can adjust your alarm to nice sound and begin the day with something that activates you. Perhaps some breathing exercises, a little yoga, etc.
Keep track of your accomplishments
Use a calendar that you have insight where you can jot down your achievements: it will make you want to keep it up, want to fill it in, and you will be aware of the effort and progress that you are making!
Be patient with yourself
Allow yourself time to see what really “clicks” this winter: what motivates you (really)? Give yourself a few weeks to figure it out by trying different things, until you find what suits you best.