by Guest Blogger, Lorie Eber
Practicing law is one of the most stressful careers on the planet. We work very long hours, and must be available to clients and colleagues 24/7. Many of us end up neglecting our health as a result. Who has time to go to the gym or prepare healthy meals?
But, with just a little effort and planning you can get back on the road to good health habits and feeling better about yourself. Here are some quick tips to help get you there:
1. Plan for Healthy Eating
All it takes to eat healthier during your non-stop workday is a little planning. Bring some healthy snacks to the office. Here are some good options:
• Packaged, pre-sliced apples
• Precooked and peeled hard boiled eggs
• String cheese
• Cut up your favorite fruits and package in snack bag portions
• Greek yogurt
2. 10 Minutes of Exercise
Recommended exercise is 30 minutes 5 times a week. But, you don’t have to do it all at once. Here’s how to squeeze in 10 minutes:
• Walk up and down the stairs in your building
• Choose a lunch venue that is some distance away from your office so you get a walk with your meal
• Stand up and walk around in your office during long conference calls
• Host a “walking meeting”
• Buy a stand up desk
3. De-Stress
Constant stress causes deleterious physiological changes. Don’t turn into an adrenaline junkie. Here are some ways to chill:
• Take 5 minutes to center yourself and plan for the day before you leave the house
• Put your exercise plans on your smartphone calendar and consider them doctor avoidance appointments
• Take a minute out of your day to do or say something nice to a colleague or loved one
• Keep a gratitude journal
• Frame your favorite reality-check, inspirational message and place it in plain view on your desk
Lorie Eber is a Wellness Coach who helps people live healthier, happier lives. She’s passionate about helping others make long-lasting changes in the way they live every day. Her holistic approach addresses all aspects of health and well-being, including stress-reduction, eating better food, and moving your body more. Unlike yo-yo dieting or joining a gym every January 1st, wellness coaching yields permanent lifestyle changes. Ms. Eber is a re-careered baby boomer, whose first career was as a corporate litigator. After practicing law for 23 years, she returned to school to learn about aging. She has been teaching Gerontology at Coastline Community College since 2006. Lorie is also a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, a nationally known keynote speaker, a contributor to the Huffington Post and the Orange County Register, and a writer. She has published a book entitled “Aging Beats the Alternative and a Sense of Humor Helps.”
If you’re interested in learning more about Ms. Eber’s Wellness Coaching program, please contact her at [email protected] or (714) 357-9946.