Are You Actually Too Busy—Or Just Distracted?
August 28, 2024
Let’s be real: when was the last time you checked how much time you actually spend on TikTok or Instagram?
Hosts Sarah and Caleigh dive into a hilariously honest chat about their own screen time, how TikTok sneaks in when you least expect it (like mid-run), and why being “too busy” for a workout might just be a myth we tell ourselves.
🎯 Here’s the Reality Check We All Need:
- TikTok and other platforms are built to steal your time. That 30-second scroll can turn into 30 minutes in the blink of an eye.
- Even multitasking (like TikTok on the treadmill) still adds to your daily screen time tally.
- You don’t need an hour-long workout to make progress. Even 20–30 minutes counts—and most people do have that time if they take a closer look at their day.
- Just 3 one-hour workouts a week? That’s less than 2% of your total weekly hours. Yes, really.
⏰ 168 Hours: Where Are They Going?
Let’s break it down:
- 168 hours in a week
- Sleep? ~56 hours (8 hours a night)
- Work? ~40 hours (standard 9–5)
- Leftover? 72 hours
And you’re telling us you can’t find 3 of those for yourself?
The issue isn’t lack of time—it’s how we’re spending it.
🧠 The Social Dilemma Is Real
Social media is designed to be addictive. The more time you spend on the app, the more money these companies make. That’s not a conspiracy—it’s the business model.
📱 Mindless behaviors like:
- Checking Instagram every time you’re bored
- Reacting to every Reel or TikTok out of habit
- Losing hours in the endless scroll...
These are how time quietly slips away.
💡 So What Can You Do About It?
- Track your screen time: Look at your phone’s analytics. You might be shocked.
- Start small: A 20-minute walk or a short bodyweight circuit is a great way to reclaim time for your health.
- Set boundaries: Social media isn’t evil, but it needs limits. Don’t let it steal attention from your loved ones or your goals.
- Don’t aim for perfect. Done is better than perfect. A short, imperfect workout beats a skipped one every time.
Final Thoughts: Make Time for What Matters
You may not have the same 24 hours as everyone else—your responsibilities are real. But you do have some control. And how you use your time matters.
As Sarah and Caleigh put it:
“You’re not too busy—you’re just not prioritizing it.”
So take a hard look at your daily habits. There’s probably more time available than you think.
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