It’s Day 12 of the Mykidstime 21 Day Health & Fitness Challenge! If you missed yesterday’s video, catch up with Day 11 here.
Our health and wellbeing expert, Fiona O’Donnell, explains what’s involved for Day 12 in the video below. We’d love to hear how you’re getting on with the Challenge, so tag us on social using #mkt21days and we’ll cheer you on!
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Day 12 – Movement
Watch today’s video here: https://youtu.be/tFtD-jtwkQg
There are days when, by 8pm, you’re ready to melt into the couch because your day has been so crazy busy. Running from pillar to post, playing taxi to the kids, trying to keep a business or household going in the background — it’s mayhem, and you’re exhausted. Then you glance at your watch and see you’ve done 10 steps, even though it feels like you’ve walked the length and breadth of a marathon.
But that feeling doesn’t always match reality.
It’s worth remembering that emotional fatigue after a long, busy day is not the same as physical fatigue. If you’ve had a very busy day but haven’t actually been physically active, you may not sleep well that night — and that’s exactly why daily movement matters so much.
Today, let’s go back and take a quick look at your daily movement levels, following on from the conversation we’ve already started earlier in the Challenge. Think about what changes you made in response to that first check-in — did you increase your movement at all as a result?
If you haven’t, today’s the day to ask yourself a few honest questions:
- How well am I actually sleeping?
- Do I get into bed and feel restless?
- Is my back or body feeling a bit tight?
If any of those ring true, an easy walk or some gentle stretching before bed could make a real difference.
The aim here isn’t to smash a personal best — it’s simply to get a little stronger and improve your cardiovascular fitness, nothing else. So ask yourself honestly how much movement you’ve been getting, and whether you could do a little bit more. If the answer is yes, plan to get outside for even 10 minutes this evening. You’ll often find yourself doing more than you planned once you’re out there — but 10 minutes is a perfectly good place to start.
If you have any questions throughout the Challenge, [email Fiona](mailto:info@fionadonnell.ie?subject=MyKidsTime%2021%20Day%20Challenge) or send her a message on Instagram or Facebook, and use the hashtag #mkt21days to let us know how you’re getting on with the Challenge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mykidstime 21 Day Health & Fitness Challenge?
It’s a free daily video series led by health and wellbeing expert Fiona O’Donnell, giving parents small, achievable daily actions to build better fitness and wellbeing habits over 21 days.
Do I need any equipment for Day 12?
No. Day 12 focuses on movement and gentle daily activity, such as a short walk or some stretching — no special equipment is needed.
How do I share my progress with Mykidstime?
Tag Mykidstime on social media and use the hashtag #mkt21days so the team can see how you’re getting on and offer encouragement.
What if I’ve fallen behind on the Challenge?
That’s absolutely fine — you can catch up on previous days at your own pace, starting with Day 11 linked above, and simply pick up from wherever suits you.
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