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Keeping Travelers Mentally & Physically Fit
When people talk about stress, you generally conjure up negative images, typically involving someone with red-rimmed eyes, crazy hair, clenched teeth and maybe, just maybe, the word “postal” comes into the vocabulary. However, stress isn’t the bad guy; it’s more or less how we choose to handle (or don’t handle) our stress that becomes the problem. Changing jobs, moving, and major life changes are typically the main causes of stress which unfortunately, as a traveler, two out of those three comprise the nature of what you do.
Healthy Eating Habits as a Traveler
Being on the road can be killer on your eating habits, especially when you are adapting to a new environment every 13+ weeks. This revolving lifestyle requires you to be even more attentive to a healthy diet so that you are keeping up those energy levels and delivering peak performance. However, if you’re anything like me, there are some days that the kitchen can seem very daunting. The biggest drawback about cooking at home seems to be the amount of time spent preparing the meal before you get to eat. Let’s face it, after work, we want…no, we need some downtime. Although running through the nearest drive thru seems like the best route, we both know that your body isn’t going to feel its best and usually you’re going to feel those effects by the time you throw the wrappers away.
Get a Boost While on the Road!
Increasing your metabolism can be a challenge while working contract assignments across the country, but there are several ways to establish a routine to stay fit while out on the road. Being a “road warrior” can take a lot of energy, from traveling across the country to working back to back shifts. Finding time to take care of yourself can be difficult, but by following a few of these easy healthy tips you can actually gain MORE energy!
Keeping Healthy Through the Winter
Many of us make New Year’s Resolutions each year, and even more of us break them the first month. This year, let’s change it up – let’s make a goal to stay healthy during the cold/flu season. With all of the viruses and germs being passed around, it can be hard to avoid those nasty bugs. But it can be done. Even though we are all in the medical field, we sometimes forget that even the simplest things can keep us virus free.
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While on a Travel Assignment
Being on a great travel assignment can sometimes feel like you are on an extended vacation. For some of us, being on vacation can be a lot of fun but it can also mean getting out of our routine of leading a healthy lifestyle. Without the convenience of being able to cook at home it [...]
Snuff Out the Cigarette
There are many reasons to quit smoking. As healthcare professionals, we know the most obvious reason is due to the harm it has on your health. I felt compelled to write a blog on this subject because my coworker, Richard
Kousgaard, whom I have worked alongside for three years has finally kicked the habit. He quit smoking [...]
Spring Cleaning for a Healthy Body
It’s that time of year. The snow (and there’s a lot!) is starting to melt and give way to spring showers and May flowers. This time of year always brings thoughts of what we each need to do to ready our homes for the spring and summer. Long lists encompassing tedious chores such as packing away the winter clothes to washing windows and screens tend to take the majority of our free time. However, it’s easy to forget about some of the most important spring cleaning that needs to be done.
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