Whether you’re a full-time or part-time 4Life® business builder, it’s important to take care of yourself by managing stress, staying healthy, and determining a daily schedule.
Emotional well-being and physical health are critically linked. In fact, research suggests that psychological well-being may even help reduce the risk of chronic physical illness and promote longevity of life.1 Studies also show that stress impacts how well you feel and even your immune system response. Stress can also increase the risk of illness and disease.2
Here are five daily habits to promote emotional well-being, reduce stress, and continue moving toward success in your 4Life business. Try them out today!
1. Exercise and get enough sleep
Exercise for a minimum of ten minutes every day to enjoy benefits such as increased energy, better immune system function, and mental health benefits like decreased depression, stress, and anxiety.3 Also, make sure you’re getting enough sleep each night. The benefits of sleep can include improved immune system function, metabolism, memory, learning, and other vital functions.4
2. Get organized
When you’re organized, you feel less stressed and more in control. Start with your work environment. De-clutter your desk and throw out or recycle anything you don’t need. Create a filing system for important documents so you can easily find them. Another tip: use a calendar to help you determine what you need to accomplish each day.
3. Set realistic goals
Keep the big picture in mind when you make your business goals. What do you want to achieve in the next week, month, or year? Break your goals down into small, daily steps. Trying to accomplish too much too soon can cause stress and may lead to a sense of failure. Be patient and forgive yourself if you don’t meet a daily goal, or if you need to set more achievable goals. If you don’t accomplish something today, you can tackle it tomorrow!
4. Think positively
If you believe you can succeed, you likely will. There’s a reason people talk about “the power of positive thinking.” Start or end each day by writing down five things for which you’re grateful. Create a dream board to help you envision accomplishing your goals. In addition, surround yourself with positive people. Concentrate on helping others succeed, and enjoy how good it feels when you focus on other people. Take a break from working hard to watch a funny movie, read an uplifting book, or do something you love.
5. Eat healthy and take supplements
When you eat highly processed junk food, you can feel fatigued, anxious, and even depressed. Choose healthy foods to reduce stress, increase energy, and promote relaxation. Look for supplements with valuable nutrients that might be missing from your diet. Remember to stay hydrated to reduce fatigue.
Promote Emotional Well-Being with 4Life® Products
Renuvo®
Includes adaptogenic herbs to support stress management and counteract the physiological effects of harmful environmental stressors*
4Life Transfer Factor® ReCall®
Provides targeted brain support for optimal mental functioning, which can reduce stress and promote emotional wellness*
Stress Formula™
Helps you manage stress derived from anxiety and tension*
Inner Sun®
Supports healthy energy levels and a positive mood to help you manage stress*
SleepRite AMJ™
Promotes a positive mood and helps you combat stress that results from a lack of sleep*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
REFERENCES
1. Steptoe, Andrew; Deaton, Angus; and Stone, Arthur A. Lancet. ”Psychological wellbeing, health and aging.” 2015 February 14; 385(9968): 640–648. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)61489-0.
2. Segerstrom, Suzanne C. and Miller, Gregory E. “Psychological Stress and the Human Immune System: A Meta-Analytic Study of 30 Years of Inquiry.”Psychol Bull. 2004 July; 130(4): 601–630.
3. Ross A., Friedmann E., Bevans M., and Thomas S. ”National Survey of Yoga Practitioners: Mental and Physical Health Benefits.” Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2013 Aug; 21 (4): 313 & 323.
4. A resource from the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School, produced in partnership with WGBH Education Foundation. http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters/benefits-of-sleep
