MOVE : more !
If you can go for a walk during the day , do it . Able to go outside ? Even better !
When you go for a walk outside in the middle of the workday , you are making a nice WELLth deposit while also helping to manage stress with a midday reset !
Unfortunately , going for a walk in the middle of the workday is not always practical . It ’ s crucial to avoid prolonged sitting . Be sure to stand up and move frequently . If you tend to lose track of time while working , smart phones and smart watches can be programmed for reminders . For a deeper dive into this subject , Dr James Levine wrote the book , “ Move a Little , Lose a Lot ” about the health benefits of NEAT ( Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis ). Exercise is great . The benefits simply cannot be overstated , but when you can ’ t exercise , just stand up and move !
Recap : You can move your way to health !
SLEEP : more ZZZ ’ s please !
There is not one facet of your performance ( mental or physical ) that is not affected by your sleep ! The challenge is that our fast-paced world , where everything is available 24 / 7 , promotes extended waking hours . This leads to not enough sleep and
If you can go for a walk during the day , do it . Able to go outside ? Even better !