It is said that within our profession health goes out the window, and undeniably that is the truth. It’s tough to be healthy. You believe you are doing all the right things, following doctor’s instructions, trying new vitamins, controlling your diet, trying new workouts, paying an arm and a leg for a personal trainer to tell you exactly how to eat and move, but after a while it just does not seem to cut it.
Our work profession knows no boundaries. Sad thing is we learned this from the long hours in studio, the excessive caffeine intake and little sleep. But if you think about it, we changed all that out for our new routines. Which sometimes means waking up and going directly to your desk chair to check emails and start the workday; you forget to have breakfast, so you have a big lunch; for your break you get up and walk to the coffee machine and sit back down at your desk and you repeat this until the end of the workday; then you just sit in front of the television or your laptop and continue your stagnate state. And then at the end of the day you look in shock at your Fitbit and wonder why you only walked about 1,000 steps all day.
And we cannot forget about our mental health. We get so immersed in our competitive nature to achieve perfect results that you notice burnout right before a huge deadline. And right away you assume it is just stress, but it’s not. So, then you begin that cycle we have mentioned above for the next week or so until you feel great, and the cycle repeats itself. Despite the roller coaster of health changes, we hope you keep these few tips in mind and consider improving your health and create maximum productivity in all aspects of your life.
1 | Eat breakfast.
Even if you are in a rush, you need the nutrients to begin your day and have lasting energy. Plus, you will complete more tasks during the day.
2 | Do not go on a diet.
Diets are ineffective and they rarely work long term. Instead, adopt a healthier lifestyle, focus on nourishing your body and eating vegetables and fruits during every meal. Do not deprive yourself. You can still have any type of meal in moderation!
3 | Move your body.
Get up and move every 45 minutes and take a lap around your office or your office building if possible. Not only will it increase your step count, but it will boost your mental health and you will be clearer headed to solve any problems. Bonus: it is proven to reduce stress even during a deadline.
4 | Open those windows.
Not only will it clear your space of indoor pollutants, it will boost your mental health and clear your mind.
5 | Add plants to your work environment to boost psychological effects of wellness.
It is a no brainer that plants eliminate air pollutants and cleans the air, but they look great in overall appearance of a space and increases creativity while creating a longevity for a happier you.
6 | Leave your desk to eat & drink some water before your meal.
It is proven that eating away from your desk and consuming water can boost your calorie burn hours after your meal.
7 | Listen to music.
Need we say more, background music helps stimulate your senses and keep you at ease during the workday.
8 | Get enough sleep.
Stop scrolling social media right before bed. Allow yourself to disconnect an hour before your bedtime, and if you can put your phone on silent or airplane mode the better, heck place it across the room, your mind will thank you later after getting some sleep.
9 | Eat nuts.
They are delicious and nutritious, plus they are loaded in magnesium, fiber, etc. all great nutrients to boost weight loss and they are perfect brain food.
10 | Do not fear coffee.
It is healthy, and there are a handful of studies that have proven its antioxidants have reduced the effects of so many illnesses.
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