Bring in Professional Support

Matrix Key - Health & WellBeing - Nutrition & Weight - Professional Support

"Don't wait for someone to take you under their wing.  Find a good wing and climb up underneath it." - Frank C. Bucaro

A support team of health and fitness professionals has always been important to professional athletes.  This philosophy has worked down through the ranks of athletes of all kinds - Olympic, college, even high school teams now bring in certified specialists to consult with the athletes.  

This practice has become ever more present for one reason: it works. The good news we all have access to these professionals in one form or another.  Priced to fit your budget - from the high priced at an exclusive gym to budget friendly (even free) support online.  As insurance companies realize the importance of good health in preventing disease, many have started programs where you can work with a nutritionist or weight management coach over the phone.

As I developed the WholeLife Matrix, I consulted with several professionals.  The following four types of professionals are considered the essential team as we work towards optimal nutrition and weight levels.

1. Trainer
2. Chiropractor
3. Nutritionist
4. Psychologist

These four different professionals are all about supporting your journey to balance in a safe and healthy manner.  From the exercises you complete, the foods and nutrients you consume, the alignment of your bones, to the thoughts filling your brain, these people create a perfect support structure.  

Are you ready to win?

The Physical Fitness Plan

"You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there." -- Edwin Louis Cole

In addition to fiscal fitness, business owners have to be concerned with physical fitness as well. Their own as well as that of their workers. Healthy, fit individuals are more effective at work, have more energy, take fewer sick days and reduce health care costs. Many people have trouble managing personal stress and business stress. Soon they become intertwined and the business suffers.

Lead by example. Take care of your whole body, mind and spirit and it will take care of you. Essentials to fitness include:

Make your health and well-being the number one priority in your life. When you tend to your own body, mind and spirit, you are better able to care for your family, employees and your clients.

Set short- and long-term goals. If you have health problems, speak with your doctor about things you can do in the short term to prepare your body for exercise and other activities that will reduce your stress.

Incorporate activities in your every day life that get you closer to achieving your fitness goals. Make taking a walk, riding a bike, or going to the gym an every day routine, just as you do with brushing your teeth, etc.

Keep balance in your life. It’s not all or nothing; downtime is also part of fitness. Find time to be alone with your thoughts and keep a perspective and focus on all things important to you in your life.

Get plenty of sleep. For most days of the week try to get 8 hours of sleep a night to allow your body to renew itself so you can function more optimally the next day.

Commit to making permanent lifestyle changes that improve and elongate your life. Determine to stay on course so you can life to be 100….

You wouldn't run your business without a business plan. Why not have a plan for your physical fitness and well-being? If you want to win in business and life, you need to be healthy for the long haul.

Are you ready to win?