After my dog grooming shop got crazy busy, I had to lock in a 5 AM workout or lose my mind
I thought working for myself would mean more time for exercise, but the opposite happened. My phone was buzzing nonstop with booking requests and follow-up calls from dawn till dusk. I kept trying to squeeze in evening sessions, but by then I was wiped out from grooming dogs all day. So I made a rule: no checking emails until after I've done my bodyweight routine in the living room. Now I'm up before the sun, knocking out push-ups and lunges while my coffee brews. It's not about having time, it's about making time, even when your job feels all-consuming. If you're waiting for a calm moment to workout at home, you'll be waiting forever. Set the alarm earlier and just get it done, no excuses.