There are growing incentives from government and corporations to have wellness programs at work.Ī New York Times article, Congress Plans Incentives for Healthy Habits, says “ Growing numbers of employers have adopted wellness programs after finding that they can lower health costs and increase the productivity of workers”.Ī healthy lifestyle improves work habits, decreases absenteeism, and increases productivity that will result in the employee having improved job evaluations, better retention, and opportunities for advancement and future employment.Īccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Individual employees and employers can derive economic benefits from improved health. Some of the benefits from practicing healthy habits are: Employers care about healthy employees, therefore they will want to hire healthy people to add to their team. One of the most important, often neglected, strategies career professionals can teach is the importance of a healthy lifestyle.Įmployees need to practice a healthy lifestyle because employers know that healthy habits result in a more productive worker. Lifestyle habits show in posture, stress level, attitude, and energy. Smile and have fun to relax and de-stress. It is more effective to SHOW than to TELL students and clients how important healthful practices are for career development.Ĭareer professionals can sometimes walk and talk with students and clients to encourage healthy habits.īefore a mock interview practice a power pose, deep breathing, or brief visualization. Career success starts with you.Ĭareer professionals have the opportunity to model and use healthy activities in their life and practice. Whether you are a career professional, an employee, or a job seeker, you not only need to develop skills for the next transition, but you need to practice and model healthy habits. Successful career development is an ongoing process of preparation for the next transition. It is easy to get too comfortable in our lifestyles and feel secure in our work, but we are all potential job seekers, entrepreneurs, or freelancers. Comfort food, work, watching games, anxiety, tiredness, homework, watching TV––any number of things can sabotage the best intentions. It can feel like a slippery slope trying to stay on top of healthy meals and exercise. It is very easy to commute to work in your car, spend time working at a desk, and find quick processed snacks and meals in between. We know how important it is to exercise and eat healthy, yet there isn’t always the perceived time or motivation for healthful practices. A Healthy Lifestyle Increases Career Success By Nancy J.
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