Small Business Today Magazine MAR 2016 AMERICAN SERVICES | Page 15

Fit Mind, Fit Body,

Healthy Bottom Line!
By Debbie Roman & Tyler Turner, Founders of TYDE Mind & Body

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ur businesses are part of us. We’ve sacrificed a lot creating them, especially so much of our time. Suddenly
you are working 60 to 70 hours a week building greatness
with endless meetings, emails, and phone calls. Focusing on your health becomes secondary at best, yet staying fit
and healthy is critical to the health of your business. Maintaining a fitness regimen will help you to reduce stress, increase
energy levels, build a more confident self-image, and stay on
top of your game seven days a week!
Here are some strategies that can help you stay fit and
healthy while running a small business:

1. Make Exercise Fun and Part of Your Business Strategy
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Avoid boring workouts by finding an activity that requires
focus like a sport or high intensity functional training.
Switching your mind from business to the activity will actually help you clear and reset when you are back at your
desk.

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Take your research with you. Use technology to allow you
to catch up on reading or research while getting in a good
cardio workout on the treadmill.

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Above all, schedule your training. Placing your workouts
on your calendar will force you to break away from your
desk.

2. Avoid Binging on Heavy Carbohydrates
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At high stress points in the day, our bodies start to crave
energy and our minds can drive us straight to a fast fix of
heavy carbohydrates like fatty foods, sweets, or overeating
at lunch time. You can combat this instinct by planning
ahead.

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Instead of bowls of candy in the office, replace them with
baskets of granola bars, apples, or oranges for quick snacks.

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Planning and preparing your meals the day before will allow you to pack healthy foods.

Small business owners pour their heart and soul
into their businesses. But if they don’t take care of
that heart and soul, success will come at a high price
or it may never come at all.
3. Make Mental Fitness a Priority

It is just as important to maintain your mental health as it is
to maintain your physical health. A fit mind will help you to
concentrate and focus on building your dream.
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Focusing on the positive experiences that have gotten
you this far can help improve your mood. Each day, write
down at least one thing that you are grateful for, such as a
positive experience or an accomplishment of that day, and
place it in a bowl or jar. Whenever yo H