Ahmed Shaami
For a good quality of life, health and well-being are crucially needed in the long-run. But even with the availability of modern comforts, there are very few people who are living a productive and healthier life. For most of the people working for longer hour’s means being more productive and this keeps them sitting in front of their desks. When they get free from work, they are so mentally stressed out that they do not find any energy to do any kind of physical work.
It is very easy to get attracted to today’s sedentary lifestyle but if you want to change your own habits and maximize your performance as well as your well-being, following are the principles that will help you in this regard:
Balance your time in front of the desk and physical activity:
What most people don’t realize is that sitting for longer hours can take them closer to the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, heart diseases, diabetes etc. this lowers your performance and concentration. Therefore, it is important to limit your screen time and get involved in more physical activities. Instead of watching long hours of TV and mobile use, it is better if you join a gym or get involved in some physical games. You can take breaks during work from the screen to either take a stroll or splash some cold water on your face.
Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables:
When it comes to maximizing your performance and well-being then you must pay attention to your diet. Nutritionists recommend eating five serving of fruits and vegetables during the entire day but if you cannot do that, then at least keep a large portion of your diet as fruits and vegetables. If you decide to eat out for lunch or dinner, always prefer healthy and fresh food over processed one. Also, pay attention to what you are eating and do not eat in front of the desk.
Get enough sleep:
Along with physical exercise and a healthy diet, you also need to get enough sleep. When you will sleep, it will help you to be more under control and become more efficient in your daily activities. Just avoid taking coffee or tea in the later hours at night as it will stimulate your hormones and will keep you awake. Once you get better on your sleep, you will have improved focus which will help you to improve your overall performance.
Find healthy ways to cope with stress:
Everybody has to deal with stress on almost every stage of life. It is kind of unavoidable but what you can do is that you can train yourself not to absorb the impacts on a deeper level. Practice yoga, meditate, and maintain a journal to record all the stressful times of every day. See how you react and find a better alternative to deal with stressful situations. If you do not like to write everything then you can record everything on your phone which you, later on, can remove. Also, you can talk to your best friend about it and you will feel a lot better.
Technology has no doubt made lives of the people better but the overly connection with every digital device is having immense impact on the mental and physical health of the users. Instead of having improved quality of life and performance, people are becoming more prone to diseases, distraction, narcissism, and even depression. Therefore, there is a dire need to bring a balance between the two and limit time with technology and spending more time in the outer world. Approach these principles with an open mind and try to apply them in your life; you will be surprised to see the results.
