Too Busy to Get in Shape? Here’s the Time Hack That Changes Everything
Why is it so hard to get in shape, exercise, meal prep, or eat better?
Ask most people, and the answer is almost always the same: "I don’t have enough time."
And honestly? That’s fair. Between work, family, and daily responsibilities, it feels impossible to fit in anything extra.
But what if the problem isn’t time itself—but how you’re using it?
How Most People Try to Solve It
Most people think the answer is to simply "find more time." They tell themselves:
“I’ll exercise later.”
“I’ll meal prep this evening.”
“I’ll go for a walk tomorrow.”
They push things to the future, assuming they’ll have more time then. But what happens? Later comes, and they're still too busy, too tired, or too distracted.
Why This Doesn’t Work
Because Parkinson’s Law states: "Work expands to fill the time available for its completion."
Meaning: If you give yourself all day to complete a 30-minute task, it will feel bigger, harder, and more overwhelming than it really is.
The longer you delay something, the heavier it feels. Then, when you finally do it, you realize—that wasn’t so bad.
So the issue isn’t a lack of time. It’s how you manage the time you already have.
How to Solve It Differently
Instead of trying to create time, start making the best use of the time you already have.
A powerful way to do this? The Pomodoro Technique.
Here’s how it works:
Set a timer for 25-30 minutes.
Focus only on one task (workout, meal prep, a work project—whatever needs to get done).
When the timer ends, take a 5-minute break.
Repeat the cycle 3-4 times, then take a longer break.
This technique works because it shifts your focus from “What can I do today?” to “What can I accomplish in the next 30 minutes?”
Why This Works for Fitness (and Everything Else)
When you break things into short, focused sprints, you:
Stop getting distracted by small things that derail your day.
Avoid working past the point of being productive.
Get more done in less time.
Take action instead of waiting for the “perfect moment” (which never comes).
This applies to work, fitness, and daily life—whether it’s meal prepping, journaling, lifting weights, or simply going for a walk.
The Truth About Time
You’re never going to get more hours in your day. But if getting in shape is truly important to you, the key is not finding more time—it’s using time better.
Try the Pomodoro Technique and see how much you can accomplish when you stop waiting for later and start taking action now.
Hope this helps!
