How to Put “Doable,” “Exercise,” and “Routine” in the Same Sentence: Let’s be real: Is it ever really about not having the time?

I hear this from clients all the time:“I just don’t have time to take care of myself.”

But after years of working with people- full-time moms and dads, CEOs, service providers, hi-tech professionals, across all ages and lifestyles, I can tell you this: it’s rarely about time. It’s about priorities, self-image, habits, and what feels doable in the life you actually have right now.

One of my clients has a high-level position at a major company. He works more hours than I can count, travels most days of the year, has a wife and four kids, and really tries to be a hands-on dad. He wakes up before 5, takes his first meeting while running on the treadmill, and meets with me during airport layovers.

Yes, it seems extreme (though he really exists), but the point is this: Despite his lack of extra time, he’s built a system that makes wellness non-negotiable.

Most of us don’t struggle because we’re lazy. We struggle because we wait for the perfect conditions: a two-hour break, the gym bag in the car, figuring out where to shower. We tell ourselves we’ll start after the holidays, after the project ends, after life calms down, but does life ever really calm down? Our all-or-nothing mentality keeps us from just doing.

We all do it… but that’s just procrastination in disguise. That inner conversation sells us short.

So I ask myself on the messy days,when everything feels a bit chaotic- what could I be doing just to get up and move? Without waiting for the perfect conditions, the exact right time, or a big block of hours to do all the “being well” things I know I should be doing. What can I do for myself right now, with the time that I actually have? Maybe it’s time we all just assume that life will stay a little messy for a long, long time, and then get up and move anyway:)

Sometimes it’s a walk with the baby in the carrier (basically holding two dumbbells). Sometimes it’s tackling a bunch of tasks while the baby naps,a mini mind-cleanser with a sense of achievement. Sometimes it’s rolling out my mat for a 10-minute killer ab routine. Sometimes it’s setting my alarm half an hour earlier to squeeze in a morning walk or run.

Every “little” thing helps. A few little things add up to a day of wellness- not because any single thing will instantly change how you feel, but because it reconnects you to yourself and reminds you that you’re in control of your time and priorities.

We think we need big changes, but we don’t. We just need to start doing something again- something doable, consistent, and that makes us feel good about ourselves. That’s what brings back momentum, energy, and motivation- all the things we think we have to wait for first.

So what makes something doable?

Doable doesn’t mean easy. It means realistic. It fits into your day instead of fighting against it. It’s something you can do on your worst day, not just your best.

Doable looks different for everyone:

• For one person, it’s a 30-minute workout before the kids wake up.

• For another, it’s a walk at lunch or a few stretches before bed.

• For me right now, it’s often 10 minutes on the mat between feedings or emails.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or off your routine, don’t wait for the “right” moment. The best time to start was yesterday. The second best is now. Start small. Start imperfect. Start anyway.

MUVwell Hack of the Week:Make it easy to show up.

• Keep your mat where you see it.

• Stretch after your morning coffee.

• Do a 5-minute video instead of nothing.Make it doable, and you’ll actually do it.

If you’re ready to get back into your body (without waiting for the “perfect” moment), I’m here for you! If you are looking for private coaching feel free to reply back or click the link to explore my programs .

Because life doesn’t slow down, but you can still move with it.

Liron