To maintain fitness in teenages
So, you're a teen now that you're finally ready for the
world to look at you as "adult" - even though you still love hanging
out with your friends. You can't help but feel like there are so many decisions
you need to make before the real world actually begins to open up outside of
sports. What's an 18-year-old supposed to do without his phone or headphones?
Who needs exercise when we have Netflix? Well, I'm here to tell you all about
it! Here are my tips for keeping teens fit into their young adulthood.
1. Get Your Kids Up Out
Of Bed On Time For Class
This one seems obvious, right? If our kids don't get ready
for school by 7 a.m., then they will be too tired to study later, and they'll
end up being lazy for class. My advice is simple; get them up, go to class,
come back home, go to bed, repeat. This method has worked wonders for me, and
it works wonders for my 15th grader son (who doesn't mind if he gets to play
video games). He feels accomplished while studying and enjoying himself. It
also helps him sleep better at night, which is why he goes to bed earlier every
night now, rather than hitting snooze on YouTube.
2. Set A Timetable
This could be really difficult, especially if you're
already working very long hours already. But, a little planning might be able
to save you from losing track of your time, especially if you know how much
time each activity takes to complete. The important thing about this tip is to
keep it fun, and to use your own judgment when setting a timetable. Maybe you
want to wake up 5 minutes earlier than planned because you're not sure how long
it'll take to get up. Or maybe you want to set aside half an hour because
you've got extra free time after work, and that lets you watch T.V. if you
want, instead of wasting it on useless stuff that won't help you reach those
goals that you originally had. Whatever the reason, you can still make some
changes to your schedule and be more productive from there.
3. Make It Fun
As tempting as it would be to try and cram every activity
into every single minute, remember that you're not going to last forever. With
age comes wisdom, and we all know that the older we get, the wiser we become.
That doesn't mean our teenagers won't still be learning how to drive; it means
they'll be more aware of risks, accidents, and injuries when driving, rather
than just taking it for granted. So, let your kids learn when to brake, when to
speed up, when to slow down, or if the stop sign should be red. We want our
children to grow up knowing that they can rely on older adults to take care of
them, no matter what, and that it's okay when unexpected things happen. Our
lives are full of unexpected obstacles that may occur at any moment, so it's
best to be prepared for them. This helps us not only survive, but enjoy life,
which is why we should never settle for less than happiness.
4. Have Some Me Time
The phrase "me time" needs to be added in here!
No one wants to spend their day staring out the window and seeing nothing but
endless streets. Most teenagers today still don't understand or believe in the
importance of getting their daily dose of zzz's. Because of social media and
technology, not having "me time" means you're missing out on
experiences of other people's lives, which is part of growing up and becoming
independent. Whether it's traveling internationally, volunteering or simply
spending time with family or friends, everyone deserves to take advantage of
these opportunities, whether through their jobs or hobbies. Just make sure (and
be realistic) that you're making the most out of your "me-time."
5. Enjoy Yourself
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