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Maintaining a Healthy Routine is the Biggest Challenge
These days, employees get very little time to engage in
healthy activities. They spend almost 9-10 hours in office.
After this hectic office routine, employees find it lazy to go
to gym or attend dance or yoga classes. Moreover, many
also engage into unhealthy snacking considering it as a
stress buster. Also, stress of office work prevents them from
enjoying quality time with friends and family.
For many, the prime challenge is not only to meet the
deadlines, deal with client demands, and upcoming
performance reviews. In fact, for them, maintaining a
healthy diet and accomplishing their fitness goals amidst
team lunches, short snack breaks, month-end, and birthday
celebrations with cakes and fried food is also a big pressure.
Being a part of the office fun is essential for building a team
atmosphere. But, it creates hindrances for one to
accomplish their fitness goals.
Setting Desired Objectives
In order to remain healthy and fit, individuals can set
certain goals which are specific, measurable, achievable,
relevant, and time bound. They can create a specified
framework which can be followed for better health-oriented
results. For example, an individual can set a certain time
limit within which they intend to shed/gain weight.
Following small routine activities like reducing sugar intake
or a short walk after lunch can be very helpful.
Steps to Accomplish Health Goals
Maintaining a healthy routine isn't very difficult and can
work wonders if followed properly. Individuals can follow
the below mentioned steps to meet their health objectives.
Constant Reminder
Individuals should always remind themselves of why they
started following a healthy regimen. People should
understand the importance of the goal. Subtle reminders at
workplace will help them to stay focused. For extra
attention, people can put a sticky note on their desk or on
their computer screens. These reminders will help them in
controlling their cravings for a pastry or a take-out.
Teaming up with a Partner
When it comes to maintaining a healthy routine, looking for
like-minded people and working with them can be helpful.
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Finding a colleague with similar goals can help fend off
unhealthy temptations. A partner focused on being fit and
healthy will always remind you of your wellness goals
whenever you divert from your healthy eating ways.
Reminding each other of taking healthy food is also a good
step.
Tracking Progress
An individual should always be aware of what they are
eating. They should keep a daily record of their food intake.
Recording weight, measurement, and energy levels every
week can also be helpful. Occasionally, treating oneself can
help in managing temptations. If one keeps a track of how
many calories they have consumed, it will be helpful for
them to indulge into snacking if they ever feel to do so.
Proper Planning
Sometimes, employees may have to go for multiple dinners
in a week and during celebrations and business. During
such times it may become difficult to overcome
temptations. To deal with this, one can plan for what they
might indulge in and prepare accordingly. They can pack
healthy foods in case they have to travel for business
purpose. Occasionally, a small piece of dark chocolate can
be consumed to overcome sweet cravings.
Act as a Leader
Sometimes it may so happen that there are many people
who are trying to follow a healthy lifestyle. An individual
can act as a leader by offering their colleagues a healthy
alternative to junk food like pizza or fried noodles. One can
even suggest starting a wellness community at office that
gives employees the opportunity to eat well and maintain a
healthy lifestyle at office. A person can set an example
among their colleagues and motivate them to lead a healthy
life.
In a lifetime, an individual spends a significant portion of
time at work. They don’t want to miss out on the socializing
and fun activities associated with their work. It is true that
every temptation at work cannot be overcome. But, with
proper planning, awareness, dedication, and accountability,
one can enjoy their life at office and achieve their health
goals as well.
-By Ananda Kamal Das