It seems that with each year that goes by, we get busier and busier. The proliferation of mobile devices and accelerating internet speeds means we have information available to us in a matter of seconds. Wherever we go, businesses are looking to streamline operations to make it easier and faster to do whatever we need to do. So, what does this mean for busy professionals? Unfortunately, instead of making things easier, it seems like we find more things to fill up that time saved. Thankfully, some health hacks can make it easier for busy career professionals to navigate and succeed both personally and professionally.<\/p>\n
When we get busy, we start to take shortcuts and deprioritize things we shouldn\u2019t. It\u2019s hard to manage the stress of work-life balance<\/a>. We often don\u2019t eat right, consume enough water, or get enough exercise, and we let other things go too. Before long, our health<\/a> is declining, and we\u2019re wondering what went wrong. If you\u2019re busy and feel like your schedule is getting the best of you, don\u2019t worry. We have some health hacks that are quick and time-saving and can help provide you with the balance you need to maintain your overall health.<\/p>\n Five to 10 minutes might not seem like much, but it can make a world of difference in helping your day get off to a better start. Rather than hitting the snooze, wake up just a bit earlier then get out of bed when that alarm goes off. As long as you are going to bed at a reasonable hour and you are getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night, you won\u2019t miss that five to ten minutes.<\/p>\n Head straight to the gym, whether it be somewhere at home where you can sneak in some exercise or your local club. Doctors recommend that adults get 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. With ten extra minutes each day<\/a>, that\u2019s 70 minutes right there. So take that extra time and put it to good use, starting your day with a healthy dose of cardiovascular activity or some weight-lifting.<\/p>\n If getting to the gym isn\u2019t going to work for you, then consider investing in a walking work-friendly treadmill. Instead of sitting at your desk for that next conference call, hop on the treadmill and walk. There are several excellent treadmills on the market that are perfect for those who want to get in some steps during the workday. The best work-friendly walking treadmills can slide under your sit-stand desk so you can still access your computer as needed. Most healthy adults get in 4,000 to 18,000 steps per day and make 10,000 steps their daily goal. With a walking treadmill, you too can get in more footsteps and boost that heart rate a bit to improve your cardiovascular health and burn some calories.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re still not getting in the amount of exercise you should with your extra time in the morning or that new work-friendly treadmill, or if you are still in need of some weight-bearing exercises, consider counter push-ups. Push-ups are excellent for building strength in your upper body and strengthening your lower back and core. Next time you are in the kitchen, sneak in 10 to 20 counter push-ups to help build some arm muscle and strength. Do it every day and watch how your arms change over time!<\/p>\n This is easier said than done, especially if you have salty snacks stashed throughout your pantry and kitchen. We cannot deny that potato and nacho chips are tasty, but unfortunately, they\u2019re not a healthy snack. Chips contain a high sodium content that can negatively affect your cardiovascular system. When we consume too much salt, we\u2019re at greater risk of high blood pressure, leading to heart failure, heart disease, kidney disease, or stroke. Ensure that your refrigerator has fruits and veggies at the ready, and grab those items the next time you are feeling a pang of hunger between meals<\/a>. Your body will thank you for it.<\/p>\n We know that busy professionals can struggle to find the time to brush and floss their teeth. And since the best time to brush is right after meals, it might not be that convenient if you\u2019re not working from home. So, make sure you have an extra toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss with you, whether in your desk, purse, or glove compartment. When you head to the restroom to wash up, sneak in some oral hygiene. If carrying a toothbrush with you isn\u2019t feasible, at least have some floss handy.<\/p>\n We know it can be time-consuming to get to the dentist even twice a year. But oral prevention and preventive health care<\/a> is the best health hack and time-saver there is. When you fail to care for your oral health<\/a>, you can develop tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental issues. This means more trips to the dentist for treatments and more time lost due to potential toothaches<\/a>.<\/p>\n1. Set your alarm five to 10 minutes earlier.<\/h2>\n
2. Put those five to ten minutes to good use and get some exercise.<\/h2>\n
3. Invest in a work-friendly treadmill.<\/h2>\n
4. Add counter push-ups to your daily routine.<\/h2>\n
5. Grab a piece of fruit instead of a bag of chips.<\/h2>\n
6. Pack an extra toothbrush and some floss in your purse or stash them in your desk.<\/h2>\n
The best health hack is prevention.<\/h2>\n