Your heart is the hardest working muscle in your body. Therefore, a healthy heart is essential to maintaining your overall health. At Search4Local, we believe that good business and good health go hand in hand. Happy and healthy employees are more productive, creative and efficient. Therefore, maintaining high standards is easy when your staff are well cared for.
We’re going to explore the value of heart health, and why it’s particularly important for our digital marketers to preserve the wellbeing of their hearts.
The Impact Of Poor Heart Health
Poor heart health can have a very detrimental effect on a number of things. Your physical health can deteriorate in many ways, and you could experience symptoms such as low energy levels, fatigue and a lack of stamina. Day to day, this could translate to a sluggish feeling which is difficult to shake off, as well as health conditions which include hypertension, heart disease and even strokes.
As well as your physical health, your mental and emotional wellbeing can also be affected. When your body is under physical stress, you’re likely to also experience emotional stress. This becomes a vicious cycle which can be very difficult to escape, leading to heightened stress levels and poor heart health.
The Connection Between Heart Health & Workplace Productivity
Search4Local are a digital marketing agency. Therefore, the pace of our workplace will change from day to day. We need to be able to respond to new developments quickly, as well as maintain our creativity levels to find new inspiration. If our employees were feeling sluggish and tired as a result of poor heart health, we would almost certainly see a drop in productivity levels.
The nature of office work is that it can be quite sedentary. This is a risk factor when it comes to heart health, as a sedentary lifestyle can lead to a reduction in cardiovascular health. Thankfully, our team are very good at keeping on top of their fitness. Our employees generally lead active lifestyles, and commit time to hobbies and activities which keep them moving. As well as that, we arrange an annual Search4Local sports day and hold regular work events which include activities from axe throwing to bowling.
Taking Care Of Your Heart
There are many different aspects which will make up your overall heart health. To make it easier to explain, we’ll break it down into diet, exercise, habits and lifestyle choices.
A Healthy, Balanced Diet
A poor diet can lead to a whole host of bad symptoms, including heart problems. It’s important to have a healthy, balanced diet with all the vital nutrients you need. You should include lots of fruits and vegetables, sources of lean protein, and complex carbohydrates to maintain your energy levels. A balanced diet wouldn’t be balanced if there wasn’t also room for a few treats. We recommend an 80/20 approach, where 80% of your diet is made up of natural, healthy foods, and 20% is allotted to treats.
Exercise & Hobbies
Exercise can come in many formats. It could be that you are a regular gym-goer, you may like playing a sport, or you might enjoy an active hobby. The important thing is that you get your blood pumping and raise your heart rate for between 75 and 150 minutes per week. Even going for a brisk walk on your lunch break will make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Healthy Habits & Lifestyle
Create healthy habits by ensuring you stick to a good routine. Making sure you get the right amount of sleep is important, so stick to a set bed time and have a regular sleeping schedule. Avoid caffeine at night and try to put your screens down before bed to encourage a restful sleep.
Alcohol can have a big effect on our health and wellbeing, so try to consume it in moderation. If you’re a daily drinker, cutting down to one or two drinks at the weekends should offer a noticeable improvement. Too much alcohol can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease, so it’s important to treat it with respect. As well as reducing your alcohol intake, you should also try to limit or eliminate your consumption of nicotine products, including cigarettes and vapes.
Why We Promote Heart Health
At Search4Local, we understand that the wellbeing of our employees is directly linked to the success of our business. By promoting good heart health practices, we ensure that our team remains energetic, creative and productive. Therefore, we’re ready to tackle the dynamic challenges of the digital marketing world. Taking care of your heart is not just a personal responsibility, but a professional one. A healthy heart leads to a healthy mind, and a vibrant workplace. Together, we can foster a culture of health and wellbeing that benefits everyone, both in and out of the office.
