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The adage which states “health is wealth” is actually true to a great extent. It is very unfortunate that the very thing that can make us profitable, and successful employees for our company can also harm our health—maybe even permanently. This is obvious in the sense that when you work almost every minute of your life, caring less about your health, it will one day lead to body breakdown. And therefore making it impossible to be productive since the health is in a bad state.
It is medically advised to have eight hours of sleep at a stretch during the night. Doing so will help the body to regain the energy it has lost during the day.
If a person gets more sleep, then they are more focused and better at performing tasks.
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Therefore, they get more done and can feel better about their work. While without adequate sleep, employees have more difficulty concentrating, learning, and communicating. Memory lapses increase. Problem-solving abilities decline. Which will surely affect the work.
Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance. Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to work effectively at your place of work.
You should be clocking up at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week.
It may sound like a lot, but even 10 minutes at a time makes a big difference. By doing activities that make you feel warmer, breathe harder and make your heart beat faster, you can reap the benefits.
You don’t necessarily need to register in the gym before you can engage in physical activity. There are numerous exercises you can actually go for irrespective of whether you are at home or at work which will go a long way in keeping you fit at work. Among which is movement as suggested by Matt Liggins, a health and wellbeing manager at health at work.
Also, Try walking meetings or going to speak to someone instead of emailing. Use the toilets in a different part of the building and use the stairs instead of the lift, even for one floor of your journey.
Implement simple changes such as standing up when you’re on the phone or walking around checking emails on your phone instead of your computer.
Taking a break improves focus and concentration and provides the opportunity for an employee’s mental reset. After a break, work can resume with more energy and motivation. Working without taking one or more breaks only leads to mental and physical fatigue. Hence taking a break helps in a breakthrough.
But the funny thing is, we always want to finish our work so we can get out of the office on time. However, this does not mean that you should sit without going for a break. Taking a break is actually productive rather than a time-wasting tool you think of it.
Furthermore, Breaks at work help keep you focused on your goals and tasks at hand, which keeps productivity up. They can also help to increase motivation and creativity.
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is essential for good health and can help maintain healthy body weight and improve positive well-being. It can also help reduce the risk of certain diseases and illnesses such as coronary heart disease, obesity, strokes, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
You can therefore improve your productivity at work through healthy eating.
Poor posture can negatively affect energy levels, resulting in fatigue. Practising good body alignment may help you remain focused and energized at work. Practice these posture exercises that will help you have a good posture.
Whether you’re delivering packages or caring for patients, correct posture can allow you to power through the day more easily.
If a worker is motivated, they are more likely to do a good job and work hard. Motivation is very important for attracting employees, retaining employees, and general levels of productivity in a business.
Motivated employees are more likely to be willing to work, rather than staying off.
Moreso, we can actually motivate ourselves by means of our self-confidence and challenge ourselves to stretch beyond our perceived limits. Is staying fit at work important to you? How do you ensure you stay on top of your fitness? Tell us in the comments below!
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