🧠 Mind-Body Connection Tips
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Start with 5 Minutes
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Why: Lowers the barrier to entry.
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Do: Walk, stretch, or do light yoga—just get moving.
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Pair Movement with Intention
Why: Reinforces habit-building.
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Do: Before each workout, say aloud: “I take action even when I don’t feel like it.”
Momentum Minutes: Daily Moves to Beat Procrastination
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Use Exercise to Practice Starting
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Why: Procrastinators often struggle with starting.
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Do: Each day, use your workout as a “starting ritual” to train your brain to begin tasks.
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🕒 Routine & Consistency Tips
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Schedule It at the Same Time Daily
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Why: Builds reliability and reduces decision fatigue.
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Do: Anchor it to another habit (e.g., after brushing teeth).
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Keep It Short and Repeatable
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Why: Long workouts can feel overwhelming and lead to avoidance.
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Do: 10–15 minute bodyweight circuits or a short walk are enough.
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🧘 Mindfulness in Motion
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Practice Present-Moment Awareness
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Why: Helps reduce anxious thoughts that lead to procrastination.
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Do: During movement, focus only on your breathing and body sensations.
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Use Movement as a Reset Button
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Why: Physical activity clears mental clutter.
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Do: When you notice avoidance creeping in, do jumping jacks, squats, or take a walk for 2 minutes.
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✅ Momentum Builders
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End with a Task
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Why: Bridges exercise energy into productivity.
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Do: After your workout, immediately do one small work/study task. Train your brain to associate movement with taking action.
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Track Completion, Not Perfection
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Why: Avoids all-or-nothing thinking.
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Do: Use a calendar or habit tracker to mark off each day you exercised—even if it was just 2 minutes.
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🔁 Sample Daily Routine (10–15 min)
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2 min: Deep breathing or mindfulness warm-up
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5 min: Bodyweight workout (squats, lunges, push-ups) or brisk walk
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3 min: Stretch and reflect
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2 min: Transition to your next important taskMomentum Minutes: Daily Moves to Beat Procrastination
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