Go Outside. Now.
Keep moving. It’s been said by everyone from the Dalai Lama to Michelle Obama yet for seniors, it can still be hard to get going. If you’re feeling like you don’t have the motivation to get moving you have to understand that motivation isn’t going to fall right into your lap. Motivation is often something that you have to make yourself, making the choice to get moving will start to follow with the motivation you’re hoping for, But it all starts with the choice to get up and get moving. Here are some ways to get moving and get the motivation flowing.
Lace-up your
Walking Shoes
Put on your walking
shoes and step outside. Sometimes it’s a matter of telling yourself to walk for
just five minutes, and then once you’re out there walking you start feeling
good, and you add on another five minutes. This can continue until you’ve
walked for thirty minutes or so, meanwhile, you’ve had no motivation to walk
five minutes but you did it anyway. Now we want to be clear, if you’re in any
kind of pain or have difficulty breathing please get help – this is not the
time to be moving.
Practice Safe Sun
Enjoy the sun safely,
spending time outside can be great for motivation. Make sure you dress
appropriately and use sunscreen, lightweight long sleeve shirts, and a sun hat.
Everyone can agree that it’s easier to move when you feel good, and being
outside, especially after a long winter gives you that feel-good feeling you
need to get motivated. When you get yourself outside you might notice the
garden needs a little weeding and a second later you’ve got your hands in the
dirt! Motivation at its finest.
Stay Motivated and
Accountable
Picking an activity
you actually like will help you stay motivated, and joining in an activity as a
group can help hold you accountable. Any activity is better when you can enjoy
it with good company, get some friends involved and get moving together. Try
out different
activities until you find one you like, some examples could be yoga or
dancing.
Lighter Meals
Eating a lighter diet
in the summer months can help you stay moving and keep you feeling motivated.
Heavy winter meals will slow you down. We recommend eating seasonal fruits and
vegetables and drinking a lot of water. It’s especially easy for seniors to get
dehydrated, so keeping track of your water intake might be necessary to make
sure you’re staying hydrated.
If you’re looking
for assisted
living in Morris County, JCHC is the perfect place to stay moving while
getting the support and care you need. With a busy group exercise schedule, you
can be active with friends, and have some good laughs while doing so. If you
have any questions, our experts at JCHC are here to help. We look forward to
hearing from you. To know more, visit us at https://jchcorp.org/
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