Instead of falling into bad habits that could derail your health, follow these tips to a healthier you and a healthier business.
A healthier you means a healthier business!
It’s common sense because you won’t be able to run and protect your business if you’re constantly feeling tired, worn down, and unwell. As you suffer your business will suffer, as you won’t be able to work at your optimum ability. So, don’t let your health suffer because of your busyness. And don’t fall into those bad habits that could derail your health.
Instead, do more to care for your health, as by doing so, you will also be doing much to care for your business.
#1: Make the necessary health appointments
When you start to feel unwell, go, and see your doctor. This is better than working tirelessly on and then crashing and burning when your health takes a real turn for the worse. And make an effort to make those other health appointments. This could be with a counselor if you are feeling mentally worn down in your business. Or you might want to book an eye or hearing test if you spot issues with your senses. By taking these steps, you will get the help you need to stay on top of your health and consequently, stay on top of your business.
#2: Eat healthily
If you’re busy with your business, you might be tempted to forego lunch occasionally. You might also be tempted to eat fast food if your schedule is tight. And after work, you might decide on a takeaway or a microwave meal if you’re too tired to cook.
Needless to say, you aren’t doing your health any favors if you are relating to the above. To remain energized throughout the day, you do need to eat something that is nutritious. By doing so, you will also be inclined to prepare a healthy evening meal when you return home.
So, before work begins, make a healthy packed lunch. Even get up earlier than normal if you have to. By doing so, you will have something good to eat at work, and this will have a positive impact on your performance. You might also want to prepare something healthy for your slow cooker before you leave for work, as you will then have something nutritious to eat when you return, no matter how you feel after your busy day.
#3: Stay active
If your business requires a lot of movement, then fine. Hopefully, you will feel more energized because of it. However, if you tend to remain seated for much of the day, you need to make the effort to be more active. You will be less prone to tiredness if you do, and you should be more productive too.
So, make the effort to exercise before work begins, perhaps with a quick run or a walk around your neighborhood. And take regular breaks throughout the day, and stretch your legs for a few minutes. Despite your busy schedule, this will be advantageous, because a clearer mind after exercise will help you with the work you have to do. Consider these deskercises too. For those times when you can’t leave your desk, they will give you the boost you need to work more effectively.
#4: Get plenty of sleep
Sorry, but those late nights just won’t do. You will feel tired in the morning if you don’t get enough sleep, and this might leave you more prone to stress during the day. Tiredness can also delay your reaction times, so you might start making mistakes during your business day too. You might then end up in a vicious circle. The more tired you are, the less productive you will be at work. You might then be forced to work later, and this could eat into your bedtime. If this continues, both your mental health and the health of your business could suffer.
So, make the effort to hit your pillow at a decent time. Experts say we function better after 7-9 hours of sleep a night, so aim for that target. Do something to unwind before bedtime too, as you will have a better chance of falling asleep. Read a book, meditate, write into your journal, and consider these relaxation ideas. After a better night’s sleep, you will have more energy, and you will be able to put more into your business.
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Be mindful then, and benefit your business by doing what you can to benefit your health. By taking care of yourself, you will function better. The alternative is doing nothing about your health, but as you will understand, your business might suffer when you start to suffer too.
So, follow our suggestions, and create good habits. Your long-term health depends on it, and so too does the long-term health of your business.
