Oh, Right... It's Critical To Learning And Memory
What's the one thing business owners and leaders have to do better than anything else? Well, thinking and deciding are probably right at the top of any list of your "must-haves" if you own your own business or make your living as a leader. You have to keep your mind sharp. What might not be as obvious - it certainly hasn't been obvious to some of my over-stressed clients - is that your mind's health depends on your body's.
Don't neglect your health! Sure, you're running a business, and that's a hectic job. Come to think of it, the term "running a business" seems appropriate - it often feels like you're running, all the time. But your business depends on your personal energy and vitality, so you have to factor-in the time to focus on keeping yourself healthy, as surely as you would focus on staffing or marketing.
When your body's in good shape, so will be your mind... and your decision-making ability will be kept in good working order. To make sure you're at your best, start with the five key daily health habits I call "The NEWSS" - Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sleep, and Supplements. You need to cut the garbage out of your diet, and stay with fresh foods (snack on fruits and vegetables, or occasionally on whole grains). Find a way to hit the gym at least three times a week, and six good workouts a week would be best. Drink two liters of pure water every day, and get eight hours of sleep every night, without fail. And supplement your diet with at least one good multi-nutrient... if you can add others, it's a cheap and easy way to help your body and to keep yourself sharp.
Some supplements are great for mental function. For instance, make sure your supplements include zinc. Medical researchers have known for five decades that zinc plays a key role in brain function, but weren't sure until recently how it worked. According to a recent edition of the journal "Neuron," new research from scientists at the Duke University Medical Center and Massachusetts Institute of Technology has shown that zinc serves as a sort of "traffic cop" in the brain. It regulates the communication between neurons in the hippocampus, which is the part of the brain where learning and memory processes take place. So you definitely want those neurons "talking" to each other, and you definitely want to get your zinc.
Other good brain supplements include L-carnitine, Omega oils, and gingko biloba. Many multi-nutrient supplements contain all these great elements, but if yours doesn't, they're easy to come by separately.
Your business, or your mission, needs you. You need your brain. And your brain needs good overall health, as well as help from key nutrients like zinc, to help you get it all done and done well.
Michael Hume is a speaker, writer, and consultant specializing in helping people maximize their potential and enjoy inspiring lives. As part of his inspirational leadership mission, he coaches executives and leaders in growing their personal sense of well-being through wealth creation and management, along with personal vitality.
Michael and his wife, Kathryn, divide their time between homes in California and Colorado. They are very proud of their offspring, who grew up to include a homemaker, a rock star, a service talent, and a television expert. Two grandchildren also warm their hearts! Visit Michael's web site at http://michaelhume.net
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