A Career Is Wonderful But Not on the Cost of Health
A Career Is Wonderful But Not on the Cost
of Health
We often
hear from experts on achieving a perfect balance between health and profession,
which is difficult to maintain for many of us. Most of the employers from the
corporate world are bringing attention to the need for employees to experience
sound physical and mental health at the workplace, knowing that it leads to
increased retention and better productivity at work. It has also been found
that organizations that emphasize employee wellness are the most desirable
employers.
Stress at
the workplace is inevitable even if you are doing something you passionate
about. Your health is directly tied into how well you perform at the workplace.
When you are physically and mentally exhausted at work, you are more likely to
fall sick. Ill health directly impacts your job by leading to decreased
productivity.
Do you
remember the last time you had a great workout and how you felt later? Maybe
your muscles went sore, but at the same time, you also felt energized. That
adrenaline kick made you more alert and kept you in a good mood. Just imagine
how much more work you could have done with that feeling. You can keep that
energy at your workplace too if you take out a few minutes on a break or during
lunch-time by doing some exercise. Try to walk outside of your office for a few
minutes to get some fresh air. While everyone else is feeling that afternoon
slump, you will be energized and can do more at work until it’s time to go
home. Let us look into some tips that could help you to maintain a perfect balance
between your health and profession:
Get proper sleep: A proper sound sleep gives you enough
energy to deal with all sorts of challenges at work. You feel less cranky
regardless of what the day brings at work if you get enough sleep at night.
Eat healthy breakfast: We generally tend to skip breakfast in a
hurry to reach work. Food is a fuel of your body, and a healthy breakfast can
give you the right start for the day at work.
Exercise regularly: A healthy mind stays in a healthy body. By
exercising regularly, you keep the physical health fit that helps you to be in
a better state of mind.
Talk to someone: At some or other point of time, we all
work under pressure that leads to stress. In such scenarios, try to talk to
someone about the situation. Most of the time, just by discussing your cause of
stress can help you feel better, and you realize things are not as worst as
they seem to be.
Besides
the above tips, you can also plan a day off from work that refreshes your
perspective and clear your mind for when you return to your work. You can also
plan a vacation with your family for a few days that will help you achieve your
old enthusiasm for your career. So, if you want to experience a great career at
your job, then take care of your health.
