Busy Moms Won’t Do This Simple Workout — Even Though It Would Change Their Day
By Malik Jordan
You carry a lot. This is a small reset you can actually fit into your day.
Let me paint a picture you didn’t ask for — but recognize immediately.
You wake up already behind.
Not because you slept too long.
Because who can afford that?
The sink is full of dishes from last night.
Someone’s already hungry.
Backpacks need to be packed.
Shoes are missing.
There’s a message you still haven’t sent.
A load of laundry you meant to start yesterday.
A house that somehow gets messier while you’re cleaning it.
And somehow… everyone is cared for except you.
You move fast, but your head feels heavy.
You’re doing everything, yet you feel like you’re falling behind anyway.
Here’s the part no one says out loud:
You’re not weak.
You’re overloaded.
And most days, the idea of doing something for yourself feels almost irresponsible.
Almost selfish.
Almost impossible.
Here’s the Paradox
You know a short workout would help.
You’ve heard it a thousand times:
“Movement boosts energy.”
“Exercise clears your mind.”
“Just 20 minutes can change your day.”
And yet — you don’t do it.
Not because you don’t care.
But because when you’re carrying everyone else, your needs become the easiest thing to postpone.
This isn’t about motivation.
It’s about permission.
So I’m going to give it to you.
Despite Everything — You Deserve This
You don’t need a gym.
You don’t need matching workout clothes.
You don’t need an hour of silence and candles.
You need 10 minutes of effort and 20 minutes of air.
That’s it.
Not to get “fit.”
Not to chase a body.
But to reset your nervous system.
To remind your brain that you exist too.
The Reset Routine (No Equipment, No Perfection)
Do one round.
That’s all. No negotiating.
1️⃣ Knee Push-Ups — 1 set (as many as you can)
Strong arms. Strong chest. Strong reminder that your body still works.
2️⃣ Bodyweight Squats — 1 set (15–20 reps)
Ground yourself. Feel your legs. Feel your weight. You’re here.
3️⃣ Reverse Lunges — 1 set (10 each leg)
Slower than forward lunges. Easier on tired knees. Still powerful.
4️⃣ Crunches or Dead Bugs — 1 set (20 reps)
Core isn’t about abs — it’s about stability.
You’ve been stabilizing everyone else all day. Now it’s your turn.
That’s it.
No second round. No guilt. No “I should do more.”
Now the Most Important Part
Put on shoes.
Step outside.
Walk for 20 minutes.
No phone if you can help it. (Keep it on you for safety, but avoid using it)
No podcasts. No emails. No scrolling.
Just movement and oxygen.
Let your body feel tired —
because your mind will feel clearer.
And that’s the real win.
What This Actually Does
Your muscles might feel a little shaky.
Your legs might feel heavy.
But mentally?
The noise drops.
The edge softens.
Your thoughts stop racing each other.
This isn’t about becoming disciplined.
It’s about becoming regulated.
When your body moves, your brain exhales.
And when your brain exhales?
You show up calmer.
More patient.
More like yourself.
A Final Word (From a Man Who Respects Strong Women)
Strong women don’t need to be told to push harder.
They need to be reminded:
You don’t have to earn rest.
You don’t have to justify care.
You don’t have to wait until everything is done.
Nothing will ever be done.
So take the reset.
Not because it’s productive —
but because you matter even when no one’s watching.
Tomorrow can wait.
Today, you move.
By Malik Jordan