"Something has got to give with you taking the time to run, work out, whatever it is that you need to do for yourself. I am sacrificing a clean house most of the time. I will look at the mess, and I'm like, I'm going for a run. It's eventually going to get cleaned. No, I don't live like a slob, but right now my health is a priority over cleaning up a mess or my house looking aesthetically pleasing for, like, an hour."
"Maybe that means something has to give for you, like making every meal from scratch or going all out with your holiday decorating this year. Maybe those hours are the ones you decide to take back for your health. In any case, this video serves as a reminder that a clean house lasts only an hour if we're lucky - it's better for us in the long term to invest that time in our health and longevity."
Many parents struggle to find time for exercise amid childcare, cleaning, and cooking. Choosing to exercise often requires sacrificing meticulous household upkeep or elaborate meal prep. Accepting temporary mess frees time for regular workouts and supports long-term health and longevity. A tidy house is transient and will be cleaned eventually, so prioritizing self-care over short-lived aesthetics can yield lasting benefits. Practical trade-offs include simpler meals, fewer decorations, or less frequent cleaning to reclaim hours for fitness. Early consistency in exercise may initially increase laundry and clutter but improves overall wellbeing over time.
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