The desire to live a healthy life might have taken a back seat while trying to make this ‘shmoney’. Indeed, hardwork and doggedness are pre-requisites for success for every entrepreneur but the ultimate key to longterm success is aiming for work-life balance.
Most budding entrepreneurs are used to working till they almost drop. After all, who doesn’t want to see their dreams come to fruition ASAP? But a lifestyle of working super hard with little or no time for self-care is not sustainable.
Considering the targets and deadlines, getting dressed and hitting the gym seems like a luxury you cannot afford as a busy entrepreneur but an unhealthy entrepreneur, or anyone for that matter, can hardly sustain doing quality work for a long time; which is the consistency aspect of succeeding at any thing. So, the earlier you incorporate some time for exercise and general self-care into your routine, the better.
Here are 4 practical health and fitness tips to get you get on course right away…
Stay active deliberately
As an entrepreneur, it is not far-fetched to be neck deep in a new idea but take out time every hour to move around. Use the stairs and ditch the elevator, after all there is no elevator to success, take the stairs, literally and otherwise. Park farther away and walk, take random strolls, walk the dog, stretch.
Eat Healthy
The general well being of every human is dependent on diet, hence the saying ”you are what you eat.” No matter how busy you get, maintain a properly planned diet to get the best results. Eat lots of whole fruits in place of juices, replace late night junks with healthier options like salads, nuts and other natural snacks.
Sleep more
An entrepreneur is used to burning the midnight candle and that is understandable, but be intentional about getting more sleep. Schedule your sleep like you would schedule meetings and don’t compromise.
Don’t miss your regular check ups
A lot of health problems have been controlled just by early detection, so circle a date in your calendar and be devoted to meeting up with your health appointments. Better safe than sorry, late isn’t fashionable in this case.
