3 Ways To Feel Better At Work
Copyright (c) 2007 Deborah Brown-Volkman
Surpass Your Dreams, Inc.
http://www.surpassyourdreams.com/
How do you feel at work? Are you tired throughout the day?
Being tired and having low energy is common in the workplace. How
can it not be? You’ve probably been getting up early five days
or more per week for years. You probably get home late from work
and go to bed late. Getting eight hours of sleep at night may be
a strange concept for you. Being tired is the norm and no longer
the exception.
But, wouldn’t it be great if you could take a pill and feel
better magically? It is not going to happen. Plus, you wouldn’t
want to take this pill anyway, because over time it would make
you more tired than you are right now.
There is no mystery to feeling better at work. You take care of
yourself first and then you can take care of the demands that
have been placed on you. If you want it, and work at, you can
start to feel more energized at your job in a short period of
time.
How? Follows These Three Steps Below.
1. Eat Better
When you are hungry, what do you reach for? Something quick? The
problem is “quick” doesn’t always equal “nutritious.” Cookies,
donuts, candy, and other tasty treats might feel good in the
moment, but you will end up feeling worse later in the day. Make
better food choices. Do this one meal at a time. Instead of
coffee and donuts for breakfast, have juice and egg whites.
Instead of a hamburger and french fries, have the burger without
the bun and with a salad on the side. Instead of chocolate as a
snack, reach for a piece of fruit which has natural sugar in it.
These small changes can have a big impact on how you feel.
2. Get Active
Do you move your body? Do you feel stiff sitting at your desk all
day? Getting active doesn’t always mean having to go to the gym.
You can take a walk at lunch. You can take the stairs instead of
the elevator. You can stretch at your desk. You can hand deliver
your inter office mail. As long as you are moving, you will feel
better. Your body will thank you.
3. Relieve Stress
Stress is a killer of energy. When you are wound up, your body
feels tighter. Your shoulders are up. Your body is stiff. Ten
minutes is all you need to make a difference. Get up from your
desk and walk around. Visit a co-worker. Take a break for lunch.
Go outside and get some sun. Stress is a normal part of your
workday, but it doesn’t have to get the best of you.
Poor eating habits, lack of physical activity, stress, and
overwork are key factors that contribute to your tiredness and
lethargy during the day. If you are feeling tired, know that you
can turn your energy level around if you want to.
So, what do you say? You only have one life to live, so it might
as well be a life you love!
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Deborah Brown-Volkman is the President of Surpass Your
Dreams, Inc. a successful career, life, and mentor coaching
company that works with Senior Executives, Vice Presidents,
and Managers who are looking for new career opportunities or
seek to become more productive in their current role. She
is the author of “Coach Yourself To A New Career” and “How
To Feel Great At Work Everyday.” Deborah can be reached at
http://www.surpassyourdreams.com
http://www.career-escape-program.com
info@surpassyourdreams.com or at (631) 874-2877.
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