We all wish there were 25 hours in a day and then maybe we could finish half of what we need to do! Unfortunately, I do not think our time system is going to change any time soon. For many entrepreneurs and business owners, there are so many things to do that we barely get a chance to take care of ourselves. Let’s be completely honest-when things get hectic the first thing to go is usually the exercise routine.
After a long day at work, the last thing most of us want to do is get on an Elliptical, spin-class, or go running. When the motivation is barely there, it is very easy to overlook the Post-It note or “Item 27: Workout” on your daily to-do list. Even Oprah Winfrey, who has personal trainers and assistants at her disposal, found herself neglecting workouts, which resulted her recent weight struggle.
In Oprah's Best Life series, she discussed her weight struggle and pledge to get back on track. One of the techniques that helped her jumpstart her weight loss plan was making appointments with herself for working out so there were no excuses and complete accountability. We may not have the staff Oprah does to keep her on schedule with her appointments, but we can use technology to keep us motivated, on track, and in shape.
To stay motivated, online calendars can remind you of an upcoming workout appointment. But for those of us who need a bit more than a calendar reminder, services like BookFresh provide SMS reminders, automated phone calls, and e-mail reminders. Following the appointment, BookFresh sends a follow-up e-mail, which can be customized to encourage you to keep with your new fitness regimen.