You would have thought so, right? Of course there is a correlation with good lifestyle and its overall potential impact on business. So why is it that we get into this “I don’t want to know mode” and adapt to fast unhealthy innutritious foods.
If the why is strong enough, actions for the transformation start to shape up. Finding the deeper “why” begins to be crucial which enables a longer term and consistent level of commitment to drive effort, focus and action.
How do we simplify the lifestyle choice to encourage us and find the compelling reason “why”. If the Why is strong enough, the more likelihood there is for the results to follow through? Everyone’s “why” is going to be different depending on circumstances but finding this is critical for longer term improved results.
Avoiding high starch, high calorie foods and wheat-based products as well hydrogenated fats that are artificially saturated to enable longer food shelf life, need to be avoided. These products can result in fatigue, lower mental performance which reflects in the poor, delayed quality of business thinking. All hydrogenated products, high sugar, high calorie etc foods, can cause chronic inflammation, heart disease, digestive problems and weight gain to name a few. Dr Gillian McKeith sums it up perfectly in her publication “you are what you eat”.
On a regular basis, with a plan can have tremendous impact on both body and mind. Yoga has several proven benefits for improving overall health and focus if adapted on a regular basis. There are several Asanas (poses) that allow for better flow for oxygen through the body which results in a calmer and more focussed, refreshed and creative approach.
Imagine being on a long journey and then being able to switch off and recharge. Meditation is able to this, and a lot more, enabling improved decision making and clarity in thoughts.
A good quality sleep is critical for a successful day ahead, enabling the body and the mind to be refreshed and charged. There are techniques for deeper, improved sleeping such as Nidra style yogic sleeping.
Being able to talk and gain advice where necessary, as well as offer advice, enables a more improved way to be creative and allows for better decision making.
Being outside has many benefits. Here are some of the science-backed reasons to spend more time outdoors
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-spending-more-time-outside-is-healthy-2017-7?r=UK&IR=T
A study by Jim McKenna, a British researcher, showed that after exercising participants returned to work more tolerant of themselves and more forgiving of their colleagues. The study goes on to conclude that “work performance was consistently higher, time management skills improved, as did mental sharpness”.
All it takes is investing 3 – 4 sessions a week, approximately 30 minutes each, to experience these benefits. Combine strength training and cardiovascular exercise, along with sound nutrition to rev up your mental sharpness, enhance your productivity, elevate your mood, better manage stress and simply feel good. As your fitness level increases, it is likely your business will be a success too!