Our busy lives often don’t leave time for exercising. We know we should do it, but it always seems to get pushed to the side. In Order to Succeed’s professional organizers, relocation specialists, and project managers have found some ways to combine working and exercising for those days when it’s just impossible to hit the gym. Here are five of our favorites:
Return phone calls while speed walking: This can be a little tricky if it’s something you’re going to need to write down, so try to limit the phones calls to messages you’ve been meaning to return but haven’t and that don’t require note taking.
Read emails while working out on a stationary bike: Set your laptop, mobile phone, or iPad up at your stationary bike instead of a book and read and possibly return emails while you bike.
Sit on a fitness ball: Swap out your desk chair with a fitness ball it will work your core muscles while improving your posture.
Walk or bike for transportation: Need to make a quick stop at the bank or post office why not walk or bike instead of getting in the car. You’ll get some exercise, fresh air, and help the environment all at the same time.
Listen to podcasts or audio books while you jog, walk or bike: Like to jog, speed walk, or bike for exercise, but feel bad about taking the time off of work? Bring your iPod, iPhone, or whatever mobile device you prefer and catch up on that book you need to read or the news.
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Or check out holiday decorations in your nearby city or town, by foot. If you didn’t learn during the height of the pandemic that walking is good for stress and your soul, it’s not too late. You can even refer to this activity with a fancy name, 
In most dorms, the bed and desk will take up the bulk of the floor space, but you can bet there will still be plenty of room on the walls. Over-the-door shoe holders are great for storing your favorite footwear, and they can also double for storing other objects. 
Taking the time to put together organized drawers will save you so much room in the long run. Using acrylic bins is a great way to turn this idea into a reality! You’ll have a specific place for everything, which is the best way to keep your space clean. Make time at least once a week to tidy up your room so that you can ensure the space stays clean. 
Drawers are ideal for dealing with dorm room storage. They keep everything out of your way, but they don’t take up a ton of space. In fact, if you need to, you can even get separate storage cubes and stack them all up. Either way, using several drawers is a fantastic way to store everything. 
