In today’s busy environment we often neglect our health and wellbeing.

Exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress management all have a profound effect on our health and wellbeing but often get relegated to the bottom of the list as we get busier and busier.

It is therefore no secret that when you are over-worked, exhausted, stressed out or hungry, you can't function at your best. That is why you need to look after yourself by practising self-care.

By following a few self-care steps, you can expect more energy, better productivity, and reduced stress. You'll feel happier and healthier in the long run.

Start with some of these easy-to-implement ideas:

Do your best not to go more than three to four hours in between meals or snacks.

Use your lunch break to recharge before your productive afternoon.

Aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night.

Take frequent movement breaks while working. If you easily get bogged down by work, set an alert to remember to get up, stretch, move and drink water every 60 to 90 minutes.

Aim for a minimum of 10 to 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week. Breaking it up into shorter intervals is just as beneficial.

Calm your daily life. Stop multitasking, put boundaries around technology and minimize distractions when working.

Try deep breathing, journaling, meditation or yoga to calm and strengthen the mind.

From an article by Ellen Goldman

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