Healthy Life Style in Corporate Life

 

- Sakshi Tickoo MBA Ist Year

It all started in 2017 when I started my journey as a Java Developer with Fidel IT Services. As a fresher, I was joyful to start this journey. We used to learn technical stuff while working, but most of us were neglecting our own health, which was the root cause of many health issues.

However over a period of time, I gradually realised the importance of taking care of own health. Here are some of the common health issues which I and some of my colleagues were suffering from.

➲ Eye Strain: 

Since today’s work require working in front of a desktop/laptop all day, most employees develop eye strain. Eye strain is commonly associated with dry eyes and a painful sensation. It happens as a result of staring into the computer screen for a long period of time. The 20-20-20 rule has helped me to overcome this.

It is very simple and doable rule in which after every 20 minutes, look away from your screen and stare at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This reduces stress on your eye and can combat the negative effects of digital devices.

Apart from this, we can keep the brightness low and increase the font size which can reduce eye strain.

➲ Keep Hydrated: 

In the mission of completing targets we forget to drink water. Employees always do this at the cost of their health. It can cause dehydration etc. Don’t forget to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Try to avoid sugary beverages like Soda, energy drinks etc.

➲ Obesity:

Obesity in the workplace occurs because of unhealthy eating issues, lack of exercise, stress, sedentary lifestyle etc. PCOS is one of the major effects faced by Women due to sudden weight gain.  A whole day of just sitting in front of a desktop doesn't favour weight loss. To overcome, have meals on time (obviously no junk only healthy food), don’t skip breakfast and lunch, exercise, use office gyms, practice yoga or anything which you think can make sure you won’t gain sudden weight.  

➲ Maintaining work-life balance:

 In most of the Indian organizations, the workday starts somewhere between 9am and 11am and finishes anywhere between 6pm to 10pm. So hardly employers get time for family, hobbies or to maintain personal activities. How we can handle this is:

•        Focus only on wo
rk in working hours but don’t think about your work when you switch off your laptop.

•        Plan a vacation once in a year.

•        Work mostly in the morning and make evening free for your family.

➲ Stress and Mental Health: 

It is a key finding of one of the surveys that 67% employees think about work even when they are not at work. Stress related illness is common- lack of sleep, depression, anxiety and depression.

To get rid of this, meditate at least for 10minutes, spend time with positive people, surround yourself with people who will make you grow, follow your passion, can read spiritual books which brings positivity and helps you know about the ultimate reality.

  I am currently in my first year of MBA course at Indira Global Business School. I quit my job in the corporate sector and became student once again .Being a student once again has given me a new lease of life which has helped me to get rid of many complaints about my health.

There is a saying, if wealth is lost, nothing is lost but if health is lost everything is lost. You cannot enjoy the beauty of life if you are not healthy. So, take good care of yourself, Enjoy this beautiful life. Good luck and Cheers!!

 

Blog By

Sakshi Tickoo

MBA I Year

Indira Global Business School, Pune.

The author can be reached by mail at (sakshi.tickoo@indiragbs.edu.in)