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    MaximizeYour Mornings

    By Kat @ InspiredToAction.com

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    What You’ll Get From This E-bookHere are the things that I’ll cover in this ebook:

    - Learn why getting up early is so important.

    - How to get out of bed - tips to make it easier to crawl out ofyour cozy bed.

    - How to develop a doable Prayer and Bible Study plan.

    - How to find an exercise plan that works for you.

    - How to plan your day so that you actually get things done.

    - Learn the key to developing a great morning routine.

    - Download forms and charts to help you plan and stay on

    track.

    How To Use This eBook:- Complete the Action Plan eWorkbook.

    - Print out the forms and calendars and use them. Daily.

    Coming soon, you’ll also get these helpful tools:

    - A podcast version of the e-book so you can listen on the go.

    - Community support - join us on Twitter and Facebook.

    Introduction

    Do you feel like you work all day without getting anything

    significant done? Do you feel like you don’t have time for yourself -

    to pray, exercise and dream? Do you want to squeeze the most out

    of every day?

    You can.

    In fact, you can accomplish more in an hour than most people

    accomplish in an entire day.

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    How? Maximize your mornings.

    Professional athletes don’t roll out of bed and stumble into the

    game. They warm up, talk to their coach and get mentally focused

    for what is ahead. We need to do the same thing.

    By getting up early and making the most of the morning we can:

    1. Do The Important Stu! . Exercise, prayer and planning are things

    everyone WANTS to do, but not many ACTUALLY do. By making

    these important activities part of our morning routine, we ensure

    they aren’t sacrificed for the sake of the urgent yet unimportant

    things that daily come our way.

    2. Be Consistent. A mother’s day can be crazy and unpredictable.

    By getting up early, we are most likely to consistently HAVE this

    personal time.

    3. Inertia. Inertia is a law of physics that states, “An object in motion

    tends to stay in motion and an object at rest tends to stay at rest.”

    Get in motion. There’s nothing like starting the day with your kids

    knowing that you’ve already exercised, prayed, and planned. And itmakes you want to continue being focused and intentional.

    It’s easy to get blown o!  course by the chaos of the day. But by

    getting up early, accomplishing the most important tasks, and

    planning our attack for the day, we will feel grounded and prepared.

    I've been waking up at 5:30am for almost two years and it's been

    incredible. I spend time praying, reading the Bible, exercising and

    planning my day. By the time I need to get the kids dressed for

    school, I'm refreshed and envisioned. And I feel great because I've

    already accomplished so much.

    Are you convinced that getting up early is for you? Next we’ll cover

    how to make it happen.

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    Step 1: How To Get Out Of Bed

    When you start waking up early, you only have one goal. Yes, onegoal. This is the foundation for everything else.

    Goal #1 - Get. Out. Of. Bed.

    This is vital. Tell yourself that's all you have to do. That’s it. You can

    even get right back in bed after you get out.

    When I first started getting up early, as soon as my alarm went o!  Iprayed - really deep theological prayers like, “God, please help me

    get out of bed.” I spent a minute or two just praying for grace to be

    consistent and faithful to get out of bed on time. I had no delusions

    of Beth Moore-like Bible Study times or running 4 minute miles. I

    ust wanted the will power to exit my warm, cozy bed.

    Never underestimate the power of a low goal. Our purpose here is to

    develop a habit - to practice faithfulness.

    Success is most often a by-product of faithfulness.

    Every decision you make matters. Just choosing to get out of bed

    daily can be the pebble that starts an avalanche of change.

    Now? I actually look forward to getting up early...No really. I do.

    Tip #1: How To Find The Time1. Arrange for your spouse to take care of the kids during your

    personal time, if they wake up. I get up at 5:30am and Jimmy takes

    care of any early risers so that my time is guaranteed and

    uninterrupted.

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    2. If option 1 isn’t actually an option for you and your kids wake up

    early, let them watch a video. It’s okay, really. Besides, if they see

    you exercising and reading the word they will come to value it as

    well. You could even play a Bible based video and tell your kids

    they’re learning to have a quiet time too.

    No matter what, though, try to do it as early as possible so that you

    have the best chance of consistently having that time alone.

    Tip #2: Be Prepared

    If you are going to get up early, it’s important that you prepare

    everything you can the night before. Decide where and what you’ll

    read, how you’ll exercise and what you need to plan the day. Put all

    your gear together so that you don’t have to search your house for

    your Bible at 5:32 in the morning.

    Tip #3: Adjust Your Internal Clock

    If you’re having trouble waking up earlier, set your alarm clock back

    in 5 minute increments each day/week until you reach your goal

    time. Increase your prayer, Bible study and exercise times as you

    move the clock back.

    Tip #4: Getting Up Early Starts At Night

    Don’t forget that in order wake up early, we need to go to bed early.

    Tip #5: Find an accountability partner.

    Text each other at a certain time to make sure you’re both up and at

    it.

    *Action Steps

    1. What time will you wake up? ________________

    2. What time do you need to go to bed to make sure you still get

    enough sleep? ________________

    3. Collect all the items you need for your morning time:

    - Bible

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    - Journal

    - Music player

    - Exercise clothes

    - Water bottle

    -______________-______________

    -______________

    4. Set your alarm clock (and a backup clock, if necessary.)

    5. Find an accountability partner. ______________________

    Step 2: Create A Quiet Time Schedule

    My morning time with God consists of three things:

    1. Worship

    2. Bible study

    3. Prayer/Listening

    Worship

    After I wake up and walk to the room where I read, I spend a coupleminutes thanking God for the day, my family, and whatever else

    comes to mind. I turn on a worship song and spend some time

    focusing on Him. Here are some songs that I enjoy during my

    morning time.

    My Favorite Morning Worship Songs

    1. “Invade” by Watermark

    This song DEEPLY inspires me as a mom to pray over my home andmy family. I listen to it almost every single morning.

    2. “Faithful” by Brooke Fraser

    I love the idea that just by showing up, even when I feel at my

    weakest, He’s making me more faithful every day.

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    3. “Day is Dimming” by Brooke Fraser

    ust a wonderful worship song.

    4. “Captivate Us” by WatermarkChristy Nockels voice is simply stunning and the lyrics are the cry of

    my heart.

    (Yes, there is a distinct Christy Nockel/Brooke Fraser pattern here.

    Buy their music. You won’t regret it.)

    5. “Yearn” by Shane and Shane

    I want to be consistently passionate about the Lord and this song

    gives voice to that desire.

    6. “Cinderella” by Steven Curtis Chapman

    It gives me the perspective I desperately need each day….reminding

    me of what is important and fleeting.

    7. “How He Loves” by David Crowder Band

    Love this song.

    8. “Awake” by David Crowder Band

    The alarm clock in the bridge always perks me up a bit.

    9. Singalong by Phil Wickham

    This is normally what I listen to on Saturday mornings as I write and

    plan for the week. It’s one of my favorite albums from the last

    couple years. It’s amazing how one voice and one guitar can

    captivate for an hour.

    10. “When the Saints” by Sara Groves

    This is another perspective aligning song. I always thought the song

    “When the Saints Go Marching In” was about going to heaven. It

    probably is, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Sara’s twist on it. It moves me

    more than almost any song and makes me want to live for so much

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    more than the suburban life I live. Whether by action or prayer I

    want to “be one of them.”

    These songs remind me that my life isn’t about me. The whole

    purpose of my existence is to bring Him glory. Not because He’svain, but because He. Is. Worth. It. He is needed. I can’t save, heal or

    restore. I need to point to the One who can. The One who has. The

    One who will.

    So first thing in the morning, I put my eyes on Him.

    Bible Study

    I’m not a scholar. I’ve never read through the whole Bible (I’m

    working on it this year.) Frankly, it’s often a challenge for me to sit

    down and read the Bible. That sounds awful, but it’s the cold, hard

    truth.

    So I need structure. I can’t do the old “Magic 8 Ball - Close Your

    Eyes and Pick A Spot” Bible study. I need a goal and a plan. This

    year I’m working on reading through the Bible. It has been

    fascinating and has really built in me a desire to learn more.

    PICK A PLAN

    There are a number of di! erent approaches you can take toward

    your Bible Study time. Here are some examples:

    1. Read through the Bible - there are 1 year plans, 2 year plan and

    even 3 year plans. In the past, I’ve found these plans overwhelming,

    but this time I made an important choice. I decided that while I

    would try as hard as possible to do my reading every day, if I do

    miss a day, I won’t try to catch up. I read a favorite short verse/

    passage instead. This has really helped me to stick with it. Yes, I’ve

    missed a few chapters here and there, but it has definitely helped

    me stay committed and not just fall o!  the wagon.

    2. Bible Study Books- There are studies on every book of the Bible,

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    nearly every Bible character and on thousands and thousands of

    topics. Get recommendations from friends or visit your local

    Christian bookstore to find one that inspires you. I’ve always

    enjoyed Beth Moore’s books.

    3. Topical Study - Pick a topic and then use a Bible concordance to

    find all the Bible verses related to it. Grab a journal, write down the

    verses and the truths you glean from them as you read.

    4. Character study - Select a Bible Character that inspires you. Study

    all the verses related to him and grab a Study Bible for a bit more

    insight into his life. Journal about the things you can learn from his

    (or her) life and experiences.

    5. Book study - Study a particular book of the Bible verse by verse -

    writing down what you are learning as you go. Again a study Bible

    will provide an abundance of additional information.

    ust do it. Whatever plan you choose, just make sure you do

    something. Keep it simple. Keep it short. Whatever you need to do

    to develop the habit.

    Prayer

    I have a di! erent prayer focus each day: Jimmy, the children, our

    church, friends and family, etc. I also have a prayer calendar for the

    kids that highlights one important topic each day.

    Each day has a prayer topic and verse. It’s just the inspiration and

    direction I need to get me going. You’ll find a copy of the calendar

    in the resources section of this e-book.

    Listening

    No one likes a one sided conversation. I don’t imagine God is any

    di! erent. He has dreams for you and people He wants you to love

    on. It’s important that we take the time to listen. Since I’m HIGHLY

    distractable and rarely sit still, the best time for me to listen is while

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    I run. Some of my sweetest times with God have come while out on

    a run. He gets my undivided attention and what amazing things He

    shares…

    Never overlook the power of listening.

    *Action Steps

    1. Select morning worship music.

    2. Create or select a Bible study plan.

    3. Create or print a prayer calendar.

    4. Be quiet and listen.

    Step 3: Develop An Exercise Plan

    (You know the drill - check with your doctor before starting any

    exercise program.)

    We all know that exercise is important, but most of us find it hard to

    do consistently. The key to a regular workout is to keep it simple.

    The goal is to make fitness a habit.

    Too often we put developing a fit body before developing a fitness

    habit. If we don’t develop the habit first, we’re setting ourselves up

    for failure. So as you plan your workout, keep it simple and fun. Yes,

    fun.

    1. Pick a Workout

    List all the types of exercise that you might enjoy. Be sure to include

    strength training with your cardio workout or alternate between thetwo during the week.

    Cardio Training

    - Walking

    - Running

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    - Swimming

    - Cycling

    - Fitness class at the gym

    - Workout video

    - Yoga- Pilates

    Strength Training

    - Weight machines at the gym

    - Pushups

    - Crunches

    - Squats

    - Pull ups (no, I can’t do these either. Just thought I’d list them

    for fun. Goals, people.)

    - Small weights to do bicep and tricep exercises

    2. Make It Fun

    If you you think “fun exercise” is an oxymoron, then try combining

    your workout with meeting another need.

    For example, Jimmy teases me that my love language is quality time.

    With myself.

    While I’m energized by people, I absolutely thrive on time alone to

    think and process. Running not only keeps me fit and healthy, it

    gives me my much needed time of solitude.

     I never liked running. I only liked to run when there was a ball or a

    racquet involved, but just running…alone…BOOOORING.

    However, for a 34 year old woman with 3 small kids, there aren’t

    many opportunities for time alone. So running has become my

    retreat.

    The good news: I’ve actually come to love running. I love the

    solitude. I know that I will not be interrupted. I can think complete

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    thoughts, listen to MY music (as much as I love the choo-choo song

    and all), and enjoy an audiobook or podcast.

    What about you? Do you need alone time or do you need to connect?

    How can you combine exercise with something else you enjoy?- Run with a friend

    - Listen to music

    - Read a book (treadmill or exercise bike)

    - Catch up on your favorite podcast

    - Listen to an audiobook

    - Workout to a video

    - Workout with a friend (in person or via Skype)

    - Watch a movie (preferably something that doesn’t undo the

    quiet time you just had…)

    - Worship, pray and listen

    Above all, make it simple, sustainable and fun.

    The Habit Workout

    If I wake up late, don’t have time for a shower or just don’t want to

    do much, I do my 5 minute workout. It’s a simple way to get goodexercise and no matter how busy my day is, I can usually fit it in.

    Here’s what it looks like:

    I set my watch timer for 5 minutes. I must complete my workout

    within that time. This keeps me from falling asleep on the floor after

    doing my situps. Don’t laugh. I’ve done it.

    As soon as the timer starts, I do 10 pushups, roll over for 30 bicycle

    crunches, and stand up for 10 squats. That takes about a minute

    and I do it 5 times. If I’m doing my exercises well, my arms, back,

    legs and tummy are burning by the end. Then I collapse in a heap

    and bask in my sense of accomplishment.

    And it only took 5 minutes.

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    Obviously, this routine can be tweaked for any fitness level. If you’re

    illian Michaels, you can do finger tip pushups and squat your sofa

    or small car. Or if you’re human and just starting your fitness

    routine, you can do knee or wall pushups, basic crunches and easysquats.

    You could also try to do fewer or more reps each cycle. 8 or 15

    pushups, crunches or squats.

    However you do it, I promise it feels great when you finish and,

    again, it only takes 5 minutes.

    The Absolute-Bottom Line Key to Developing An Exercise

    Routine

    I really can’t say this enough. Figure out a way to do SOMETHING

    everyday. There are many days when I just don’t want to run. So I

    ust jog around the block for 5 minutes. Or I walk. I’ve even been

    known to just go to the mailbox and back.

    But the main goal is to build the habit so I make sure to get outthere and do something.

    Set A Goal

    Whether it’s to go faster, farther, lose pounds or inches, it’s

    important to set a goal. Post your goal on your mirror, fridge or car

    dashboard - where you and others will see it. Accountability always

    helps. Keep it simple. Don’t burn yourself out.

    Every year I run in a local race. It helps me to run harder the rest of

    the year because I don’t want to be the last one across the finish

    line.

    Your goal should be something attainable that you’ll truly be proud

    to accomplish.

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    5 of My Favorite Workout Songs/Artists

    Here are some of my current favorite workout songs:

    1. “It’s On” by SuperChick - This song removes all my excuses and

    makes me run fast. Sometimes? I pump my fist.

    2. Andrea Bocelli or Yo-Yo Ma - they make me feel like I’m running

    through the European countryside. I also like running to their music

    because it doesn’t mess with my running rhythm like faster songs

    do.

    3. “Jesus Freak” by DC Talk - Old school and fun.

    4. “Good To Me” by Cory Asbury - I first heard this song when I was

    a counselor at my daughter’s summer camp. I have to make a

    conscious e! ort to resist doing the hand motions while I run.

    Theoretically, that could make one trip, fall and look goofy in front

    of the neighbors. Theoretically.

    5. Anything by Robbie Seay, Phil Wickham, Bethany Dillon or BrookeFraser. Brilliant lyrics, brilliant music, gorgeous voices. Makes me

    worship while I run.

    *Action Steps:

    1. List all the ways you could possibly exercise.

    - Run outside

    - Run on a treadmill

    - Stationary bike

    - Rollerblading

    - Bicycling

    - Workout video

    - Gym

    - Weightlifting

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    -____________________

    -____________________

    -____________________

    2. Specifically Plan Your Workout - Pick the video you want to work

    out with. Decide how long you will ride the stationary bike. If you’re

    running in your neighborhood, pick your route.

    What______________________________________________________

    Where_____________________________________________________

    When______________________________________________________

    3. Create Your Habit - What is the 1 thing you’ll try to do

    EVERYDAY? Mine is my 5 minute workout. Yours could be walking

    around your block or 50 jumping jacks. Anything that will help youto develop the fitness habit. Remember to keep it simple.

    Habit Workout

    ___________________________________________________________

    4. Set A Goal - Why are your exercising? How will you measure your

    progress? A race? Pounds/inches lost? Consecutive workout days?

    My goal

    _________________________________________________________________

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    Step 4: Create A Planning Routine

    The last thing I do in the morning is plan my day. This consists of:

    1. Reviewing my calendar.

    2. Reviewing my to-do list.

    3. Planning dinner.

    Calendar

    With 3 little kids in some level of school, I MUST review my calendar

    daily. I do this first thing in the morning and jot down every event

    and responsibility I have for the day. I plan the rest of the day

    accordingly.

    To Do List

    I have a big to do list where I jot EVERYTHING I think of that I need

    to do. I separate the list into two groups:

    1. Active items - things I really need to do sometime soon.

    2. Someday items - things I want to do, but aren’t urgent.

    Every morning I review my Active items and select 3 things that I will

    do that day. Three things - that’s it. These can’t be mundane things

    like laundry or dishes. These must be tasks that will help me move

    closer to reaching a goal or completing a project.

    Today my goals are:

    1. Finish this ebook.

    2. Send out an invitation to an upcoming event we’re hosting.3. Register my girls for a class they’ll be taking in the Spring.

    Of course, I still do all the mundane stu! , laundry, dishes etc. But

    the mundane can take over our life and drown out the miraculous.

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    Dinner

    I also plan what I’m making for dinner and when I need to start

    cooking.

    I write my daily plan on a little card and carry it with me. Thetemplate for this card (also available in notecard and full page size)

    is in the resources section.

    It’s ridiculously helpful to have my day completely planned out and

    available at a glance. If I don’t, I am easily distracted and end up

    running around doing a lot yet accomplishing nothing. By taking a

    few minutes each morning to plan things out, I don’t miss important

    events, I get important tasks done each day and I’m not scrambling

    at 5pm to figure out what to make for dinner.

    Action Steps:

    1. Create a Master Calendar with all your events and responsibilites.

    2. Make a Master To Do List - get your to do list out of your brain

    and onto paper (or pixel). Separate your tasks into Active and

    Someday lists.

    3. Select 3-5 recipes to make each week.

    4. Print out the Daily Overview ( or make your own) and fill it outeach day.

    5 Extra Tips For A Great Morning

    Tip #1 Start simple.

    Tip #2 No Excuses - While I was developing the habit of getting upearly, I didn't allow myself any excuses. I didn't sleep in on the

    weekends (I still don’t). I didn't sleep in if I went to bed at 1:00am. I

    got up at 5:30am. Period.

    Knowing that I didn't have an option helped me to be consistent.

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    Once it was a habit, I actually WANTED to get out of bed at 5:30 and

    I had to force myself to stay in bed if I was sick or whatnot.

    Tip #3 Prepare - I set everything out that I need the night before. I

    set out my journal, Bible, ipod and laptop. I hang up my runningclothes. If I have everything ready, it maximizes my time and it

    reduces the obstacles to prayer, exercise and planning.

    Tip #4 Get Uncomfortable - My ideal morning devotion time would

    involve a cup of tea, a warm fire, soothing music and a soft cozy

    chair. And I would be asleep in 6 seconds. I've learned that getting

    comfy early in the morning isn't a good idea. In our old house (we

    moved in August) I spent my morning quiet time in the grandeur of

    my garage. It wasn’t comfy. There were bugs. It was cold. But it

    helped me stay focused and intentional about my time.

    Tip #5 Plan, Plan, Plan - Decide how much time you're going to

    spend reading, praying, working out and planning your day. Plan

    what you're going to do during each section. What book of the Bible

    will you study? Who will you pray for each day? What exercises will

    you do? Plan it out, because the less you have to think at 5:30am -

    the better.

    CONCLUSIONRemember, the simple goal is to just get up and out. Don't make it

    more complicated than that. Sometimes my Bible study times are

    less than stellar. Sometimes my workouts are lame. But by simply

    getting out of bed, I'm being made more faithful every day.

    The goal is faithfulness and balance - NOT perfection.

    So take a few minutes today, fill out the workbook and set your

    alarm.

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    MaximizeYour Mornings

    eWorkbookBy Kat @ InspiredToAction.com

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    Your Action PlanNow that you’ve read the information you need to take time to

    create an action plan.

    Step 1: Decide Whether Waking Up Early Is For You.

    It might sound like a good idea - something you should do, but is it

    really something that you can commit to at this time of your life? If

    you’re not truly interested in it, don’t discourage yourself by giving

    a half hearted attempt. Instead, look at your calendar and pick

    another day, month or year when you can start.

    If you are ready to make the most of your mornings, thenconsciously make the decision. Write it down. Tell someone. Blog

    about it. Set your alarm.

    Commit.

    Still with me? Here we go.

    Step 2: Take The Time To PlanYou’ve heard the old adage, “To fail to plan, is to plan to fail.”

    So, did you fill out the action steps as you read through the book?

    Yeah, probably not. Most people read and THEN go back to fill out

    forms. Except they skip the going back and filling out forms part.

    That’s why I compiled the Action Steps in this workbook.

    We’re going to take time RIGHT NOW to plan your morning routine.

    I’ll walk you step by step through the process. We can do this in aslittle as 10 minutes, but the more thorough you are, the better.

    It might be helpful to do this at a computer so that you can really

    get EVERYTHING done. Here we go.

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    Worship Action Plan

    1. Select morning worship music. (Select 1-5 songs or use theones I mentioned in the ebook.)

    _________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________

    _________________________________________________

    Create a playlist in iTunes and load it onto your mp3 player.

    Simple option: Just pick a favorite worship cd and put it in a player

    where you’ll spend your time.

    2. Create or select a Bible study plan.

    Choose one:

    - Bible Study book (i.e. Kay Arthur, Beth Moore)

    - Read through the Bible

    - In depth book study

    - Word study

    Here is a link to a list of di! erent Bible Reading Plan options:

    http://www.reviveourhearts.com/topics/downloads/index.php?

    id=10111

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    Here is a link to a list of highly regarded Bible Study Books:

    http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?

    event=1025SPF|526801|

    1025&N=1112231+5401+4294967215&Ne=200600

    Now print out your Bible Study plan or purchase your Bible Study

    Book (try buying it online so that you can get it right now) and put it

    with your Bible.

     

    3. Create or print a prayer calendar. (Located at the end of this

    eWorkbook.)

    Print and put with your Bible and Bible study plan. Write in any

    additional prayer topics.

    4. Be quiet and listen.

    Make sure you plan in enough time for listening.

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    Exercise Action Plan

    1. List all the ways you could possibly exercise.

    - Run outside- Run on a treadmill

    - Stationary bike

    - Rollerblading

    - Bicycling

    - Workout video

    - Gym

    - Weightlifting

    -____________________

    -____________________

    -____________________

    2. Specifically Plan Your Workout

    Pick the video you want to workout with. Decide how long you will

    ride the stationary bike. If you’re running in your neighborhood,pick your route.

    What______________________________________________________

    Where_____________________________________________________

    When______________________________________________________

    3. Create Your Habit

    What is the one thing you’ll try to do EVERYDAY? Mine is my 5

    minute workout. Yours could be walking around your block or 50

    umping jacks. Anything that will help you to develop the fitness

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    habit. Remember to keep it simple.

    Habit Workout

    ___________________________________________________________

    4. Set A Goal

    Why are your exercising? How will you measure your progress? A

    race? Pounds/inches lost? Consecutive workout days?

    My goal

    _________________________________________________________________

    Resources

    Here is a link to a “Couch to 5k Running Program.”

    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

    My favorite running website - it allows you to map out a running

    route, determine distance, speed, calories burned and time. No

    more driving around the neighborhood in my car trying to see how

    far I ran. I can even just go for a random jog and plug in the street

    names when I get home to see how far it was. I love this site.

    http://www.walkjogrun.net/

    Info from the MayoClinic on starting an exercise program.

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fitness/HQ00171

    A social website that helps you track your workouts and stay

    motivated.

    http://www.dailymile.com/

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    Planning Action PlanTools: Daily Overview, Master To Do List, Weekly Overview

    1. Create a Master Calendar with all your events and responsibilites.

    2. Fill out the Master To Do List (print as many copies of each page

    as you need) - get your to do list out of your brain and onto paper

    (or pixel). Separate your tasks into Active and Someday lists.

    3. Select 3-5 recipes to make each week. Make shopping list

    accordingly. Save recipes and shopping list to use again next

    month.

    4. Print out the Daily or Weekly Overview and and use it consistently.

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    Printable Resources

    Here are all the forms I’ve referenced.

    1. Progress Chart - print this out to keep track of your progress as

    you develop the habit of getting up early.

    2. Prayer Calendar - print and place with your Bible.

    3. Master To Do List - print out as many of each page as needed.

    Write down EVERY task filed away in your brain. Be sure to divide

    them into Active and Someday lists.

    4. Daily Overview - Print out on business cards or card stock. Cut,

    fill out and carry with you for your day at a glance.

    5. Weekly Overview - You can use this in addition to the Daily

    Overview or in lieu of it.

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     Daily Checklist

    Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

    Bible Study

    Workout

    Plan

     Bible Study Plan/NotesMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

     Events/MenuMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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