KEYS TO WELLNESS AT WORK

1. Sleep—Here’s a revolutionary though; get enough. Create a habit of going to bed and waking up at a set time. Avoid caffeine or alcohol in the evening. Exercise in the morning. And turn off the television at least an hour before bed time.
2. Diet—Eat better. Eat LESS. You’ve heard it all before so we won’t bore you with the details. Balanced meals, including plenty of fruits and vegetables. No more excuses. Fast food is out. Veggies are in.
3. Water—Drink more of it. Water is the most essential ingredient for the process of digestion of food and helps the body maintain proper muscle tone and stamina. When we're properly hydrated, the efficiency of our cardiovascular system improves. Mental alertness increases. Yes, you’ll go to the bathroom more often, but hey, you need the exercise anyway.
4. Exercise—If you are physically able, try to exercise three to four times per week for at least 20 minutes each time To avoid boredom vary the exercises: try walking, running, working out with a show on television or video, or just a good game of softball or basketball with the kids. Anything that gets you off the coach and gets your heart rate up is a good idea.
5. Positive Relationships—Even the healthiest person is going to feel debilitated if they have to work with people who are negative, cynical, disgruntled, etc. Surround yourself with positive people who appreciate humor (laugh and the world laughs with you). People who inspire you and whom you inspire, and if your current environment isn’t as positive as you would like it to be you don’t necessarily have to go elsewhere. Remember these words of Mahatma Ghandi: “Be the change you want to see in the world.”
6. Find Challenges—Boredom and “sameness” can also sap your energy. As human beings, one of our innate drives is to learn and grow continually throughout our lives. Try to challenge yourself everyday. Don't let a day go by where you don't learn something new, a new word, a new skill, or a new idea.
7. Get Productive—Few things are more frustrating that working hard all day long, then driving home and thinking “what did I really accomplish today?” Set specific objectives every day, using some sort of a "To Do List." Decide on the most important items to accomplish at the beginning of each day, then as you complete those items cross them off of your list. Then at the end of the day you can see clearly EXACTLY what you accomplished.