The Ultimate Guide to A Healthy Workday: Part 1

As a working professional, it can admittedly be very difficult to manage your health.  With long days made even longer by long commutes, it’s easy to feel like your whole day is gone in a flash and your energy with it.  However, there are some steps you can take to be physically and mentally healthier at work.  While you still want to make sure you’re getting in those workouts and eating healthy, these steps are a phenomenal start to living a healthier lifestyle, and they’re all things you can start doing TODAY.

1.   Wake up one hour earlier – Okay, so this one isn’t technically at work.  But it will make a world of a difference to your work life.  Instead of snoozing your alarm up to the last possible second, practice waking up 10, 15, 30 minutes earlier each day until you manage to consistently wake up one full hour earlier than you need to each day.  With this hour, you can enjoy an unhurried morning that you can use to have a healthy, filling breakfast, maybe sneak in a quick workout, and enjoy some time to yourself to practice mindfulness.  This will start your day on the right note instead of on a rushed and stressed note.

2.   Pack your lunch – Not only will this save you tremendous amounts of money in the long run, but it’s also the easiest meal to prepare for, and will take away the temptation to order unhealthy fast food.  Making a protein-packed sandwich with a side of fruits and veggies the day before will take you maybe 15 minutes but it will save you money, calories, and time at work.  By not going out to buy lunch you’re free to enjoy your healthy lunch at your leisure, maybe outside in the fresh air.

3.   Practice mindfulness – This one doesn’t need much of an explanation.  The workplace is often associated with stress and hours spent zoning out in front of your computer.  By practicing mindfulness, you can calm your mind and become not only more present, but also more productive.  Here are some mindfulness ideas specific to the workplace.

In the coming week, practice these tips and pay attention to how much better you feel.  By the way, if you’re not sure how to practice mindfulness, let us help you.  We have a great mindfulness class we offer through our corporate wellness program that will leave you with tips you can do all day.

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