3 key steps for a healthy freelancer

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3 Key Steps for a Healthy Freelancer
08.08.2014 info@freelancermap.com
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08.08.2014 info@freelancermap.com© freelancermap.com
Being a freelancer
Being a freelancer is much like juggling 10 balls (more like swords)
at once. Marketing, keeping track of your finances, expanding
your business, networking, et cetera – you feel like if you fail at
any one of those areas, your freelancing career is going to
crumble. However, some swords are sharper and more
dangerous than others – and one of the sharpest once which is
often disregarded is your health. Staying fit keeps you away
from sick days, gives you more energy and helps sustain your
motivation.
That’s why we decided to give you a short overview of the 3 key
areas you can improve your lifestyle as a freelancer to make
sure you stay on top of your health.

1) Working environment
First and foremost, where you work has a huge impact on how healthy
you are. As a freelancer, you are going to be spending a lot of time at
your office which is often your home as well. There is no employer
who will be in charge of creating a healthy working environment, so
you have to do it yourself. There are a couple of key elements to this.
Let’s start with your chair. Don’t be afraid to invest in a good, comfortable
office chair which supports your back and allows you to switch
positions now and again. Second, make sure that the distance
between yourself and the monitor is appropriate – you don’t want to
have your nose in your computer. Studies show that the perfect
viewing distance is at approximately 30 inches, or around 75
centimeters. Aim for that. Lighting in your office is pretty important as
well. Brighter walls and a generally light environment increases
motivation.

2) Working out
Obviously you won’t stay fit only by having the perfect working
environment. It will only reduce the strains your body hast to
deal it, but will not make it stronger. To do that, you’ll have to
work out. Thankfully, nowadays, you don’t have to search long
for exercise routines. Go on YouTube, find some workout videos
appropriate for your level of fitness (lots of beginner exercises
there, son don’t be afraid) and get going.
You can always go the classic way of jogging as well. Especially in
the warmth of summer, going out and enjoying the wind for a
20-30 minutes long jog is going to do wonders for your body and
your mood. If you haven’t worked out in a long time, you will be
greatly surprised at how much physical activity can increase
your motivation levels.

3) Eating healthy
To finish it off, the final and sometimes hardest part of staying
healthy – watching what you eat. Before you think I’m going to
make you count calories or think about how high your
carbohydrates intake is, hear me out. You don’t have to go crazy
about your eating habits to stay healthy.
Just make sure you don’t overeat on your meals, chew slowly and
stop when you’re full instead of pushing yourself. Eat regularly,
get a good breakfast and maybe try picking up a few simple
cooking recipes. One of the benefits of working at home is that
you can always eat a meal you prepared yourself, instead of
filling yourself with burgers and fries in your afternoon break as
quickly as you can. Take advantage of that.

3) Eating healthy (cont’d)
Staying fit often looks scary, overwhelming and time-consuming
but ends up being something you cannot imagine living without
once you start.
The tips above are really basic and simple to follow and will make a
world of a difference to your lifestyle.

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