week.	It	doesn’t	necessarily	have	to	be	at	the	same	time	each	day	but
remember:	Consistency	makes	it	easier	to	stick	with	a	routine.	Taking
care	of	yourself	needs	to	be	a	higher	priority	in	your	life,	so	you	might
have	to	give	something	up	or	put	to	the	side	something	that’s	important
to	you.
Then,	each	day	do	aerobic	exercise	for	at	least	30	minutes.	Jog,	speed
walk,	bike,	hike,	play	a	vigorous	sport	(soccer,	basketball,	tag	with	your
kids),	take	an	exercise	class.	Force	yourself	to	do	some	kind	of	activity
every	day	no	matter	what	else	is	going	on	in	your	life.	Even	when	you
don’t	want	to	do	it,	remind	
yourself
	
little	in	life	pays	off	as	much	as	an
investment	in	exercise.	You	will	improve	your	physical	health,	your
emotional	health,	and	probably	live	a	longer	more	fulfilled	life—simply
by	dedicating	30	minutes	each	day.	Bonus:	The	release	of	endorphins
and	other	rewarding	hormones	will	help	you	feel	good	about	yourself.