Health Tips for Startup Entrepreneurs
August 25, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Business
If you are an entrepreneur, you undoubtedly know how difficult it is to mix long hours of work on a startup and healthy living. A normal diet for an entrepreneur includes 15-hour work days, a lot of caffeine, a lot of potato chips and a lot of adrenaline. However, with these simple tips, you can be a startup entrepreneur while also practicing healthy habits!
Stay hydrated
Studies have shown that staying hydrated is a key to staying mentally sharp. And by hydrated we mean water or juice — not soda or energy drinks. Caffeine has actually shown to make staying hydrated more difficult.
Exercise
By just exercising 30 minutes per day, you can wonders for your body and your mind. A brisk walk in the morning is a great day to jumpstart your long day ahead.
Eat fresh foods
Eating fresh foods –specifically fruits and vegetables — will give your brain the phytochemicals it needs to keep humming. Blueberries are a great snack if you are working long hours.
Take breaks
Even if you are working hard on a project, it helps to take a break a couple times a day. Read a book, meditate or even take a nap. This helps manage stress and wards off burnout.
Don't Forget Your Blueberries (Image: Flickr)
Great tips! I have been spent almost 20 hours in front of the computer to seek information and doing startup. Sometimes, frequently, I feel bored and tired. This tips really open up my mind and I want to try this. Oh, one more tips, I always try to sleep early and wake-up early just to make sure that my blood have their time to regenerate the cells. Well, it’s my humble opinion, after all. Hope it works for all of you.
Nice article, keep going ;)
Sometimes we forget these tips and start working right away. This is not a good startup for all entrepreneurs. The bottom line is we need to stay healthy in order for us to start right, think and perform outstandingly.