Does anyone here struggle to keep up with hobbies and exercise? Whenever I get home from work, I always feel tired and just sit on the sofa and watch TV, I try to implement hobbies and work outs but they never stay! Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

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I started one day a week where I’d either go out for a walk or just do something indoors, read a book, get out some craft stuff. I really almost have to force myself at first, but after a while it becomes a habit and I look forward to it. I do still have the majority of days where I beeline to the couch and watch tv, just not everyone now.

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Ah okay that’s a good idea thank you! I always try and do as many hobbies as I can but never finish any projects!

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What helped me at first was shrinking the goal. 10 mins of movement or hobby time right after work, before the couch swallows me. So a walk, just dance with my kiddo, or even a youtube workout. Also, stack it with something enjoyable like a podcast + walk. It’s less about discipline, more about sneaky routines.

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I’m always so bad at starting small- it’s a great idea to shrink the goal and build it up as I go along!

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It's not exactly earth shattering stuff, but I ultimately realized that the only way I'm going to be consistent about working out is if I do it first thing in the morning. By the time 5:30 PM rolls around, I have no energy left for anything, much less going to the gym. If I'm going to work out, it's got to be before work. I started small with just 30 minute weight lifting sessions, then gradually started adding in cardio after. I have to wake up even earlier now to fit it all in, but it's absolutely worthwhile if you can stick to it. I feel so much sharper mentally when I get a workout in before my work day starts.

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How do you get the mentality to wake up earlier! I snooze as much as I can until I have to get out of bed for work!

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Totally get this—I feel like all my energy goes into work, and by the time I’m home, I’m running on empty. What’s helped a bit is starting small: a 10-minute walk, a quick stretch, even just picking up a hobby once a week. Keeping it low-pressure makes it easier to stick with, and weirdly, doing something helps me feel less drained in the long run.

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Yes I agree- sometimes I have a hobby that I can’t wait to get home for- like reading a book or finish some artwork

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I feel the same way. I watch way too much TV. I am working overseas, and walk a lot, take lots of stairs during the day, and sometimes its plenty of physical activity. But, while my legs are getting stronger, my arms feel week! So I am going to use resistance bands so I don't have to get heavy weights, and right now I do not have money for a gym. A suggestion is to do some squats while watching TV, maybe at least during commericals. The thing is, when I take breaks at work or home, I walk. And my goals are super simple and rediculously small. But, that way you start small, take small steps and build on that.

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That’s a great idea, getting the lift at work is always so tempting but I try and take the stairs as much as possible! I always check my step count at the end of the day also.

That a good idea about the walks during breaks- I always feel so sluggish after eating and after sitting down for an hour on my phone.

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Yes! I just told my sister when I get home from the trip that I leave for Thursday, I am going to come home and make an effort to work out every day. I have a Peloton in my house so I have no excuse not to use it. I think I just get so tired sitting at a desk all day and then when I come home I just want to kick my shoes off and relax honestly.

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Yes I agree! I think you can maybe make a rough schedule- what’s days you will exercise and then the others will be the well deserved rest!

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