Perfectionism made me SKIP my workout! 😖
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Hello Reader, Heya Fit Travel Tribe, 💯 Perfectionism is a bad habit 💯 Let me call myself out for a second... I’ve been noticing a sneaky pattern - one I know I’m not alone in. It finally hit me during my last week in Morocco. Truth be told, I frustratingly noticed this back in Sofia in the fall. It goes something like this: “I’ll work out after one more email - I'm in a groove.” Sound familiar? 👉 Turns out, waiting for perfect workout conditions is the fastest way to skip your workout entirely.
I’m officially back in Sofia and WOW -- the relief is real. (Also, my brain needs to shift out of French default words back to Bulgarian). After weeks in Morocco, bouncing cities and beds, I'm enjoying the simpler things in life:
Today I taught BodyPump in the morning for the first time in what felt like forever. Early alarm with familiar faces - my nervous system was THRIVING. While teaching the cardio peak of the back track, I literally said into the mic: "I really missed this." Coming up, I’ve got:
One thing is for certain...I'll have to travel again sometime in March. I've just promised my partner (more so, myself) to not go to any new cities. I just need something that feels basic and routine. As much as I love travel, I’ll say it plainly: Sometimes “living your best life” is sitting on your own couch. And I missed that deeply. ⏰Stop Waiting for the Perfect Workout If you’re more productive when your calendar is FULL…raise your hand! 👋👋👋👋👋👋 When your day has fixed commitments, those open windows suddenly matter. And funny enough? That pressure is motivating. Too much free time sets a trap - you start hunting for the perfect moment. Use this to your advantage 👇 📅 Put workouts on your calendar like flights or meetings Now comes for the commitment: Lose the perfectionism!! Hungry? Go anyway. Momentum > optimization. 🏜️Camel Riding in Moroccan Deserts
What's a main highlight for travelers visiting Morocco? Exploring its vast, arid deserts...while riding a camel! Whether you're riding the camel for the novelty or looking or classic horseback, this counts as movement - and more than you’d expect. So how do they compare? 🐪 Camel Riding:
🐎 Horse Riding:
I think we came here for the camels though, right? The real question now is... You can learn more about the experience as well as ethics and conscious tourism for camel riding.
The Neck Pillow That Carries My Clothes Let’s talk personal-item-only travel: Love it or hate it, we live in a personalized world when it comes to buying an airline ticket. Though, it might feel like nickel and dimming, utilizing the "basic" or "savers" option especially with budget airlines, you can pack a bit more than you think! A few years ago, I invested on a durable travel neck pillow that I literally bring everywhere! Paired with my large purse (showcased on my sole personal item), I can now squeeze in multiple outfits in an item that's considered a "freebie" by airlines* On average I can easily pack:
Bonus move I tried recently?
Then zip it up (as much time as THAT takes!) and I carry it nonchalantly in the same hand as my freebie water bottle all so it looks less conspicuous.
There are LOTS of options including different sizes, look, and feel! Always on my mind: More money for more travel! It's often worth a little homework for those savings 💸 A friendly favor (tiny ask): If this helped, share with one friend and use my links when you buy gear/cards. It costs you nothing - it just keeps my content free. Thank you ❤️ Feel free to always respond back to this email with any thoughts and questions you might have or content you'd love to see in the future. Happy travels & healthy living, Heidi Note: Some images and GIFs sourced from Unsplash and Giphy. |
