My mom keeps interrupting my home workout sessions

She means well but always comes in to ask questions. How can I tell her I need focus time without being rude?

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What if your mom is interrupting because she secretly wants to be part of your workout? She might see you doing something new and feel left out of your day. Try inviting her to stretch with you for just a few minutes before you start. Then clearly say you need the rest of the time alone to keep your energy up. This gives her a way to connect without ruining your focus. You set a kind boundary by including her first, so it feels less like rejection.

nathan_kim1mo ago

Wait, I read somewhere that giving in to interruptions can accidentally reward them. If you include her first, she might start expecting it every time. Setting a clear start and end time for togetherness works better.

kimr911mo ago

Including her first? That's just training her to interrupt more.

stone.claire1mo ago

My mom does the same thing, lmao. I started telling her I'm in 'me time' mode and it kinda works.