A lot of doctors that work long hours and their own health and wellness is less of a priority. It is ironic how doctors study health and well-being but forget to maintain their own physical and mental wellness. While some doctors have applied certain routines in their lifestyle to maintain their physical well-being, chances are, they still have not thought about their mental health.
Master the Art of Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is a factor that greatly contributes to doctors’ productivity and level of skill. Foods high in sodium (salt), saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, and refined grains stalls the ability of the mind to solve challenging problems, and should be avoided if one wants to optimize their work performance. Think about the things you can accomplish while on a wholesome, nutritious diet.
1. Start a Day With Yes
Anyone who has a schedule similar to a physicians’ doesn’t have enough breaks, discouraging them from saying ‘yes’ to new opportunities. Learning the art of saying ‘no’ to reach goals is an optimal decision, but saying ‘no’ to rest and relaxation is counter productive. For instance, although an online CME might seem like convenient as it requires less physical effort, often prevents you to move out of your chair and go do something that is health related like exercise. Going on a CME river cruise with fitness activities and excursions geared for a more active lifestyle may be a better option to an online learning portal.
2. Make Hydration a Habit
We know you’re busy, but physicians who work longer hours need a sufficient amount of water too. If you find yourself not meeting the daily hydration standards, find ways, tools or people to help remind you. Perhaps keep a bottle by your desk, set a reminder or ask a close friend to remind you to drink water every now and then — until drinking water more than 8 glasses a day becomes a habit.
3. Program Your Eating Schedule
No matter what time you start your day, it’s important to eat your meals regularly. If your day starts at 3 pm, make sure to base the rest of your meals on your 3 pm “breakfast”.
Developing a healthy diet is work — it demands your attention and effort to successfully pass the transition phase. It takes 10,000 hours to master a habit which is approximately 400 days and a week. It’s a struggle, but once you reach the optimum stretch to master healthy eating — staying hydrated, preparing healthy meals and eating at the right time will simply become effortless.
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