How to Have a Top Performing, Healthy and Active Day as an Engineer or Manager
Pioritize having a healthy lifestyle -> see others around you thrive 🚀
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Let’s get back to this week’s thought.
Intro
No matter if you are an engineer or a manager, you should focus on having a healthy lifestyle! The reason is that if you are not feeling good -> how can you help others?
So, the best thing that you can do is to prioritize having a healthy and balanced lifestyle that will make you feel good!
Once you do that -> see others around you thrive.
I have asked Aleš Žehelj, a fellow Slovene and the Author of Top Performance Newsletter (English version soon here: Top performing lifestyle) to give us some tips on how we can optimize our day to be:
top performing,
healthy and
active.
Let’s get straight into them!
1. Implement a morning routine – get ready for a great day
Don't start your day by turning on your phone or laptop. Take this precious time for yourself and enjoy the unique morning energy & peacefulness.
I try to do mobility exercises a couple of times a week which makes my body feel flexible the whole day.
For an intense wake-up, I like to have a cold shower for about a minute. The water does not need to be ice cold but just cold enough to kick your body out of the comfort zone. Even a few seconds are enough.
Cold water wakes you up, gives you a boost of energy, sharpens your focus and strengthens your cardiovascular system.
I practice cold showers only when I feel healthy and ready for it. I also adapt the water temperature according to my feelings. So, no need to go overboard.
What I also occasionally practice and it seems to be a great addition to my morning routine is:
taking a short walk or a sunrise walk,
practicing breathing exercises or
just sitting in a chilled space and enjoying the morning energy.
Reading, meditation, yoga, doing some of your hobbies, relaxed jogging or sport activities could also be great in the morning.
Morning routines should not be obligatory, I do them when I feel like it. They should prepare me for my top performing day and help me to achieve my goals.
2. Don't skip your breakfast
After finishing the morning routine, I make sure to not skip breakfast as it gives me a boost of energy for the whole day.
Breakfast does not need to be the first thing waking up. I usually have it 1-2 hours later.
Why breakfast is important:
It ensures a sufficient and above all, evenly distributed number of meals during the day, and thus a better metabolism.
Helps to prevent excessive hunger during the day, looking for a shortcut to unhealthy snacks and overeating later on.
It also feeds your brain for better functioning and active thinking.
It gives a boost of energy for the whole day. And as a result, it helps to regulate the morning focus and concentration which is needed for the daily personal & work challenges.
My breakfast is usually colorful with a variety of ingredients and tastes. I also make sure I have sufficient hydration in the morning.
3. Take breaks and be active while working
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