Tag Archives: Staying active

Staying active this cold season

November 12, 2026 By in Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

Although it can be tricky, staying active this chilly season is so important for overall health and wellbeing. Which is why I make sure to stay on top of my physical and mental health regardless of the weather. It can feel a lot harder to stay motivated with the shorter days, longer nights and colder weather, but staying active especially in the autumn/winter season is crucial. This is why I make sure I stay on top of my overall health and well-being, and keep active. Working from home can make it harder to stay active, but there are a few ways I keep myself motivated.

Staying active this cold season

4 Ways to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health in Lockdown picture

Yoga

I have embraced Yoga and it has done wonders to my health and wellbeing. This is something you could easily add to your daily routine. There are lots of videos on YouTube and other platforms for beginners, so don’t worry if you don’t know where to start. You would easily find lots of Yoga resources to guide you as you transform your mind and body.

Nature Walks

I make sure I leave the house everyday for walks. It helps me clear my head especially in the mornings before I start work and during the day when I need a power-up! With the colder season, I make sure I dress warm but not too warm, to stay comfortable. If you are looking to stay physically active, going out for daily walks is a great easy way to start. A quick 15 minutes walk in the morning is an active way to start the day.

Dancing

If you prefe other forms of physical activity that you can blend in with music, dancing is another way to stay active. It can be a lighter form of exercise and I enjoy it because I am able to move to my favourite jams while staying on top of my physical activity. It is also a great way to get those steps in as well.

FITTEVER Picture

Going to the Gym

If you rather have a structured form of exercising or of you struggle to self-motivate, going to the gym regularly may be the best soloution. Depending on where you live, there should be lots of gym options, with various plans. If you have not found the right gym yet, do some research and find the right spot that works for you.

Regular movement

If all else fails, regular movement around the house still counts. As long as you are getting those steps in and staying active, your health and well-being would thank you for it. As many of us now know, sittiing is the new smoking, so regular movement is important. You don’t want to be sitting on day if you can be active. This is why limiting screen times, especially in the evening after work is a great idea.

How do you stay active especially in the colder months? Do you have any tried and tested tips to share? Please share in the comments section below. Thanks for stopping by and have a good one.

 

How to stay active when working from home

March 31, 2023 By in Health and Well-being, Lifestyle Tags: , , , , , , , 1 Comment

*Collaborative post.

I have been running my own business from home for many years, long before it became trendy. Working remotely works amazingly well for me. It allows me to juggle all sorts at the same time, like taking care of my babies, going back to university to study Psychology, and now recently, I got a full-time job working from home. I won’t have it any other way as working remotely allows me do all that needs to be done and more. However, it can be very easy to be inactive when you work from home. If you are not careful, you can find yourself sitting down for hours without taking breaks or moving around, and this can way can cause havoc if it carries on for too long.

Health and wellness image

How to stay active when working from home

If you are wondering how to stay active when working from home, here are a few ideas that may work for you.

Keep active while you sit with a desk exercise equipment

It is important to keep active all through the day but I know how hard it can be when you have numerous tasks to complete on your desktop. One way to ensure you stay active is to move even when you are sitting. I know this may sound tricky to do but thankfully there are all sorts of compact desk exercise equipment that would help those who need to stay active while sitting.

All you have to do is to shop around for the right desk exercise equipment to fit your fitness goals as well as your living space. A quick online search would bring up many options.

Exercise from the comfort of your home

If you are too busy to hit the gym or you rather workout from home like me, make the time as many times as you can in a week to exercise from home. I try to exercise in the mornings before I start my day and it helps me get through the day feeling fab. Jumping jacks, dumbbell lifts, push ups, squats, are some amazing suggestions for indoor workout.

Go for walks in nature

I take breaks regularly while working as much as I can. I like to spend time in nature so I make sure I go for my daily walks outside of the school run. It helps me break the day nicely and clears my head. The more windy, the better, but I like sunny spells too!

Going for regular walks helps massively especially when you work from home as you don’t commute and you may find yourself not stepping out if you have no other responsibilities.

Walk around your house

I know this sounds like common sense but it surprises how easy it can be to work for hours at my desk if I don’t make it a goal to stand up. Walking around your home is as easy as getting every hour (or half hourly if possible) to get a drink or just to stretch the legs.

Lifestyle Blogs image

Hopefully these tips on how to stay active as you work from home have given you food for thought. Staying active, like most things in life, is down to intention. Once you make up your mind to stay active and you channel your energy into doing just that, you will find yourself becoming more and more active as the days go by.

 

 

 

 

error: Content is protected !!