Simple Steps to Improve Health:
Set goals
Be positive
Drink more water
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Get 6-8 hours of sleep
Work out at least 3 times a week
Enjoy a bike ride
Implement a weightlifting plan in your routine
Take a daily walk
Employees With a Healthy Lifestyle:
Have higher employee engagement
o Companies with high engagement are 21% more profitable
Have lower absenteeism
o Healthy employees are 41% less likely to miss work
o Absenteeism costs an average of $1,675 per employee per year
Are more productive
o Employees with healthy eating habits are up to 25% more productive
o Employees who work out three times per week are 15% more likely to have
better job performance
Benefits to Exercise and Healthy Eating:
Reduces your risk of heart disease
Helps in the management of medical conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure
Strengthens bones and muscles
Increases coordination and balance
Improves brain function
Assists in controlling weight
Reduces stress
What you do can impact every aspect of your life from your mental health to your sleep and relationships. So go ahead and wholeheartedly commit to developing healthier habits this year. Set goals that are simple and tangible to set yourself up for success. But above all else, believe in yourself. This is your year. You can do this!