In your race towards success, you end up neglecting your health,
forgetting that it affects your performance in all aspects of your
lives.
As working professionals, you need to be extra careful
where your health is concerned. That’s because your brain needs fuel and
energy just like the rest of your body. Any form of malnourishment can
adversely impact your day to day performance.
Even if you are on
a tough schedule, it will only take a couple of minutes of your time
and conscious effort to start living a healthier lifestyle.
From
physical exercise to being mindful of what you put in your body, here
are some health tips that will get you on the right track in no time.
Don’t
Lose Sleep It is important to get enough sleep because lack of sleep
can cause many health problems like heart disease and diabetes, etc. It
significantly slows down your cognitive processes making you inefficient
at reasoning and problem solving. This can be really detrimental to
your performance at work.
Make sure you are getting at least 6
hours of sleep every night. You’ll wake up feeling refreshed and
energized and this will help you do better at your job.
Find Healthier Alternatives
It
may seem easier to reach for a cheeseburger at lunch, but after taking
one look at the ingredients you’re about to ingest, you’ll realize that
you’re not giving your body the right kind of carbohydrates.
Opt for simpler meals like grilled chicken, fish, fruits and vegetables over processed foods, your body will thank you. Have snacks at your office
Instead of drinking coffee at odd hours of the day, drink water. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is important for muscle stamina, digestion, and boosting your brain. Having a large water bottle can help you achieve your daily goal.
Exercise
Make room for exercise in your schedule. Walk during your lunch break. Take advantage of down time or a no show to get in some extra steps or to sit in your office and meditate. Exercise helps in regulating your energy levels and allows you to sleep better. It also reduces the risk of heart disease and alleviates the effect of stress hormones.
Just taking 15 minutes out to work out everyday can make a huge difference on both your mind and body.
Adjust your schedule
Make sure that you are able to adjust your schedule. Don’t miss out on lunch breaks. Having time in the day to recharge and continue to see a lot of patients is critical. This will also lead to less frustration in the work day and help with mental health. Make time at the end of the day to finish any charts that need to be completed, you don’t want to bring work home with you.
Take regular vacations and time off when feeling stressed out. Take advantage of the slower times of the year in optometry. Learn when to say “NO” in order to keep yourself on track for a healthy lifestyle.
Track Your Progress
One
way to stay motivated about making healthy choices is to track your
progress. When you start seeing noticeable changes, you will feel a lot
better about yourself and make active efforts to stay healthy.
Tracking
your progress will also make you feel accomplished once you reach your
targets. As a result, you will be encouraged to reach personal and
professional goals you’ve set for yourself.
Just spending a
little bit of time on yourself everyday can produce amazing results
within just few weeks. When you give your body what it needs, it repays
in wondrous ways.
Your work requires consistency in terms of
quality and expertise. If your health isn’t where it needs to be, then
your work will be affected in the wrong run. Make smarter and healthier
choices today for a better tomorrow.
