Entrepreneurs and businesspeople are constantly on the go and one of the keys to our success often gets neglected- exercise. Its important to invest in ourselves and exercise is not only good for our body it really helps our brain development too. Even only 20 minutes of exercise a day makes a huge impact on our well being and outlook. Here are some tips.
- Get adequate sleep. Sleep deprivation suppresses your brain’s ability to filter distractions and limits your focus.
- Disconnect from our wired 24/7 world. Unwinding in nature can dramatically improve your cognitive levels. I really enjoy hiking or even walking in my neighborhood green spaces.
- Look at your food intake and make a 2% change. One of the presentations at my Vistage meeting was a nutritionist. The one take away that has stuck with me was his mantra of saying find the one thing that you can do to change your diet. I choose to make sure when I look at labels in the store to limit my sugar intake which converts to fatty carbs. If I make a 2% change in my diet every year, then after 10 years I have may 20% change in my habits. That’s much easier than the New Year’s resolution to change everything.
So take a break, get the sleep you deserve, and find a 2% change in your diet that can make a difference in the long run. Here’s to adopting the traits of a successful entreprenuer!
Mike