Stop Making Excuses and Start Moving

Sometimes, the biggest barrier to taking care of ourselves isn’t time or energy, it’s the excuses we make. Whether it’s waiting for the perfect gym, the right equipment, the best workout app, of for next week (next month, first of the year) we convince ourselves that we need everything to be just right before we start moving. But the truth is, we don’t. These are just stories we tell ourselves to stay comfortable. But growth doesn’t happen in comfort. What is needed is the willingness to take one step, no matter how small, to move your body. Health doesn’t happen without action.

Why Movement Matters

Movement isn’t just about looking a certain way. It’s about feeling good, staying healthy, and honoring the body you live in. Regular movement can boost your mood, increase your energy, improve your sleep, and support your mental well-being.

It doesn’t have to be complicated.

Simple Ways to Move Your Body

• Take a 10-minute walk during your lunch break.

• Dance to your favorite song in your living room.

• Do a quick stretch before bed.

• Try a beginner-friendly yoga video on YouTube.

• Walk up and down the stairs a few times.

Remember: It all counts.

Make Movement a Priority

The key is to make movement a non-negotiable part of your day. Schedule it like any other appointment. Start small, but start. And when you find yourself making excuses, remind yourself of this truth:

“I deserve to be healthy, and I deserve to feel good.”

You don’t have to do everything perfectly, and you don’t have to do it all at once. But you do have to start. So today, choose to move your body, not because you have to, but because you deserve to be healthy and you deserve to feel good.

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Stacey Montgomery
Founder, Stacey M Design Inc.

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