An hour a day...

Daylight Savings Time has begun. For some, it means an extra hour of sunlight and longer days. For others, it means losing an hour of sleep, and shorter nights. But, instead of looking at it as gaining or losing an hour, why don’t we focus on designating an hour each day to doing something that will help us better ourselves? I have a few ideas for you to check out below!

Read After a long day at work, with the kids, or after a social event or two, most of us want to unwind and relax. We watch TV, listen to music, or scroll through social media. Instead of locking ourselves into so much screen time, try picking up a book. Put aside a little “me” time to curl up on the couch, in bed, or in the tub and get lost in a book. Whether you choose to read books that entertain, books that help better your body/mind/soul, or books to help you pick up a skill or grow your business, you’ll find that time spent reading is not only calming but also beneficial to the sharpening of your mind. It’s a foolproof way to learn something new and expand your horizons.  

Workout Working out is a priority for so many of us, yet we don’t always make time for it. I read somewhere that penciling a workout into your daily or weekly calendar, and treating it as an appointment or meeting, will help you keep your date at the gym. Schedule it into your day so that you don’t keep putting it off. Then, check it off when you’re done! Not only will you feel better for having worked out, but also for checking items off your list and moving forward with your day. I’ve also heard that working out first thing in the morning is a great way to ensure that you actually do it. Being tired or too busy at the end of the day will no longer be an excuse.

Hobby/Project Set aside an hour a day to work on a hobby or project that brings you joy. Start a new blog or business. Write a book. Build something from scratch. Volunteer. Learn a new language, sport, or musical instrument. Join the PTA at your kid’s school. Attend a service at church. Go for that degree or license. Whatever the project is, spend time on it so that it can develop and grow. If it’s something you enjoy doing, it won’t feel like a chore and you will look forward to it daily. Think of all that you can accomplish with just an hour a day! The point is to immerse yourself into things that you love and that bring you joy and personal growth.

How would you spend an extra sixty minutes?