5 Ways to Beat the I Don't Have Time Trap

When it comes to health, so many of us have good intentions.

We know the health rules, but remembering to actually do them or finding the time to fit them in remains a colossal challenge. We’re busy. We’re tired. We’re cranky.

Who has the time for one more thing, anyway?

You’re not alone: A 2010 Stress in America Survey found that 34 percent of adults found that the struggle they face balancing work and home life makes it difficult to find the time for health behaviors, like eating right and exercising regularly.

Being in charge isn’t easy. Running an organization takes expert knowledge of an industry, an understanding of logistics that’s based in reality and leadership qualities that forge manydifferent personalities and expertise into a single force greater than the sum of its parts.

Those that are good at it can make life for their underlings inspiring and rewarding. Those that suck at it irk everyone and ultimately diminish the chances the organization will thrive. They may even scuttle the boat entirely.

Antoine Gerschel and Lawrence Polsky of management consultant People NRG have a thing to say about bad bosses. The two have written books on leadership that include such titles as Perfect Phrases for Conflict Resolution and The 19 Steps to Lead Employees Over the River of Fear. I spoke with Gerschel recently and he outlined the traits of 5 types of poor leaders and how to deal with them.

The food is relatively cheap, I don’t have to pack anything, and the kids aren’t going to argue about eating chicken nuggets, fries, or the occasional cheeseburger. That’s especially tempting when the trip is longer than an afternoon. Stop, grab dinner, stop 10 minutes later for the unscheduled potty stop that you know is going to happen, and then you’re on your way!

I started looking at the average calories and sodium intake that a fast food meal has one day and figured there had to be healthier options that wouldn’t cost me much in time. Without further ado, here are the ways that I’ve discovered help our family beat the fast food trap..... Read More.....