Three Self-Care Habits for Restaurant Employees
The idea of life and work balance may sound easy but practicing it in our daily lives is another story. According to a survey in 2019, More than half of small business owners reported experiencing higher stress levels than before they opened their stores. The numbers indicated those who struggled to take time off when needed and sacrificed the hobbies they previously enjoyed with friends and family.
One of the easiest and most common anti-stress exercises is walking. Its health benefits may be familiar and obvious to many, but some of them are new to you. According to the study, you will not be surprised if your doctor will include walking as a prescription next time you have a check-up.
Here are three simple yet effective self-care habits you can incorporate into your day.
1. Start (or end) your day with a meditation
You only need a quiet place to sit and meditate. However, it's a little difficult to concentrate and free your mind from everything, especially your business. But regular meditation has significant transformational benefits, including lowering your stress level and promoting a better mood. Moreover, there are apps you can download and strategies to help you sleep better.
MT or Mindfulness training that uses a smartphone app may immediately affect mood and stress. On the other hand, it also provides long-term benefits for attentional control. It has been concluded that continued usage of MT via a smartphone app may provide long-term benefits in changing how on relates to their inner and outer experiences.
2. Take that midday walk outside
Fresh is one of the best things in life, and it is free. Although the pandemic is not yet over, getting outside and taking a midday walk can be a joyous adventure. Shinrin – Yoku, a Japanese practice that has a literal meaning of forest bathing, entails opening up your senses to the natural surroundings. Not only that, but It can also relish a certain sense of harmony. You only need trees and grass if you can find them.
In most medical studies, Walking has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer. It also boosts immunity and even keeps a sweet tooth in check. So no matter the pace or distance, taking even a brief walk to move your body and get some air will do wonders for your day.
3. Do simple stretches
You can improve your blood circulation in many ways, but one of the simplest and most effective is doing simple stretching. Whether you spend most of the day on your feet or hunched over a computer, your body is accustomed to some contorted positions. You don't need to carve out time for a full workout to reap the benefits of exercise. Try these three moves or some combination, and see what feels good to you. Of course, if you have any injuries or discomfort, consult a medical professional before attempting anything outside your usual routine.
Conclusion
"Dead butt syndrome" is what they call those people who spend too much time seated. As a result, you can feel a temporary soreness that quickly dissipates when you stand up to stiffness that spreads
elsewhere in the lower body. Significantly, your glutes have grown complacent and forgot to do their job of supporting your body when you get up and move around.
It doesn't matter how you do it. Caring for yourself and your health is essential as you battle the stress of being a small business owner. It's a bit challenging, but remember that keeping yourself healthy and present is just as crucial to the future of your establishment as completing the inventory, payroll, or any other essential responsibilities that sit on your shoulders. So invest in health and self-care. Be good to yourself so you can be good for your own business.
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