Exercise and workouts are great when you’re trying to lose weight and be healthier. Paired with a good diet, you can lose weight steadily and feel much better in the process. Without good time management, however, staying on track and maintaining your weight loss program will be difficult. To help you avoid facing similar issues, here are a few time management tips for a healthier life.

Get Enough Sleep

A lot of people find it difficult to start a routine and have a regular, daily schedule. This means they also find it difficult to optimally manage their time and maintain a high level of energy throughout the day. This is a vicious circle that can lead to potential health problems.

There is a simple way to break this cycle: get enough sleep. Make sure you get at least 6 hours of sleep at night. Keep in mind that you can’t replace the sleep you get at night with a nap, since your body reacts differently to the two types of sleep.

Put your phone aside at least an hour before you go to sleep and start maintaining a regular sleeping schedule. It will take at least two weeks to get used to the new routine, but once you crack this, you’ll be able to start building your own daily schedule more effectively.

Always Have Breakfast

Even if you’re not a big fan of breakfast, always have at least a small meal in the morning. It doesn’t have to be a complicated meal either. Two slices of whole wheat bread and a glass of milk is often more than enough. This is another thing to add to your daily routine. Breakfast will keep you energized until lunch while the 30-minute period you spend having one can be used to help relax – and prepare – the mind for the day.

Fill Your Schedules

Have a lot of free time or gaps in your daily schedule? Instead of spending those gaps going to the coffee shop for a latte or letting your other cravings get the better of you, fill them with useful activities. You can, for instance, join an online nursing program and get a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University. You can also take online courses on other subjects you like.

On the other hand, it’s also important to set aside some time to relax during the day. It is important that you use the time to actually relax instead of checking your phone repeatedly or constantly worrying about the unfinished assignment you have.

Combine the two – and the previous tips we talked about earlier – and it will be very easy to start building a better daily schedule. Before you know it, you will have a fuller, healthier life. You’ll enjoy each day more too; this, in turn, allows you to be more positive, have more energy for the things you actually love to do and be more productive. Once you have reached this stage, your exercise regime and healthy diet will be much, MUCH more effective.