- Self-employed people are often under stress
- 10 tips to maintain performance
Anyone who works a lot also needs to pay attention to their health in order to remain productive in the long term.
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There are a few things that are crucial for your future physical and mental well-being: You should pay attention to a balanced and healthy diet. If possible, you should compensate for your work-related lack of exercise with regular exercise. Also learn to deal with stress (stress management) and have your health checked regularly by a doctor.
Here are ten concrete tips on how you can maintain your joy of life and professional performance in the long term:
1. Nutrition
Eat a balanced diet. Make sure you eat a diet that is low in fat but rich in fiber and vitamins. Drink enough fluids (tea, mineral water, juices), especially in the hot summer months.
2. Cigarettes ade
If you haven’t already done so, stop smoking and drink little alcohol.
3. Sport
Exercise two to three times a week; Especially those who spend 40 to 50 hours a week in the office, in the car or at business meals need regular exercise to compensate.
4. Endurance
Health sport is endurance sport. That’s why you should exercise slowly and for a long time. The body’s own fat reserves are only converted into energy to a large extent after around 30 minutes of sporting activity.
5. Don’t overdo it
If you start doing sports if you don’t like sports, you should pay attention to your current physical abilities. A medical check-up should be the beginning of your career as an amateur athlete.
6. Back pain
If you spend most of the day sitting in the office, you should move around occasionally. Stretching and strengthening exercises strengthen the core muscles and prevent back pain.
7. Relaxation
Even if it’s difficult for you, you should definitely switch off after work! Give your body enough sleep. Anyone who does a lot during the day also needs sufficiently long recovery periods.
8. Recognize stress
Self-employed people (entrepreneurs and managers) are exposed to many stress factors due to their work. Learn to recognize stress symptoms early. Try to avoid stressful situations as much as possible and reduce the accumulated “stress” through sport and relaxation exercises.
9. Medical examination
A regular medical check-up helps detect possible illnesses at an early stage. If detected early, most diseases are curable.
10. Performance
If you already take the above points to heart, you will maintain your health-promoting behavior in the future. This helps you stay healthy and fit and maintain your joy of life and (professional) performance.
