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S2. Ep 3: Tonight’s the Night, Comrades

Things Fell Apart

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Introduction

The chapter explores an incident in Forks, Washington, where a family became victims of a culture war sparked by national media. It includes an interview with a member of the affected family.

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But getting up and fitting in some exercise before the kids get out of bed can provide you with some much needed alone time. Yoga is one of the best workouts for early risers as the combination of exercise with meditation and mindfulness is a wonderful way to greet the day. Whether it's a 15 minute sunrise yoga practice or an hour long workout, you might even be able to employ some of those breathing exercises when breakfast ends up on the wall. Number two, make an appointment. Studies show that we're more likely to commit when we add things to our diaries or calendars. Make a commitment to your workout by actively writing it down as part of your weekly schedule. That way you'll feel more obligated to complete the practice, even if you're not in the mood. Scheduling in your workouts like this also makes it a little easier to rope in help when needed, and lets your partner know in advance when they'll be expected to make dinner or do the school runs while you work out. Number three, plan your activities. In addition to blocking our specific time to work out, it's a good idea take this a step further and plan what you're going to do with your time in the gim think about what pieces of equipment you're going to use and for how long. If you're following an on line exercise class from home. Pick the one you're going to participate in ahead of time. Similarly, be sure you have all the equipment you need ready before your designated workout time. Resistance bands can easily be thrown in diper bags for spontaneous workouts. Or you could create a home jim set up ready for you when you find five minutes to work out. Number four, forget fashion. We're all about time saving here. Busy moms already have plenty to worry about without thinking about what the latest jim fashions are. Just grab something comfy that you can move around in for your workout. You could even sleep in your work out clothes to make your early morning exercise even more convenient. Number five, include the kids. As much as taking time to exercise is an excellent opportunity for some alone time, in a busy mom's life, working out doesn't need to be in a locked room away from the kids. You know that the second the bathroom door closes is when your kids need you the most.

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