Ms. Namita Nayyar:
We as women tend to ignore body signals & symptoms that something is wrong. What is your input on the same? How careful one should be when it comes to one’s health?
Ms. Christina Hooper:
As I have trained over the years for 13 – half marathons and multiple 5 and 10-km races, this is what I have learned.
The discipline that it takes to push through 22 km of terrain, had toughened me to push through the pain both mentally and physically. Taking that same training regime into my everyday life, I believe that we as women will challenge ourselves to push through or dismiss any alarming signals we may encounter. Throughout my experiences, I have learned how important it is to recognize these alarming signals, and symptoms and take more of an active approach toward advocating for our own health and wellness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Being a fitness coach, mother to 5 kids, and owner of Backcountry Fitness & Conditioning, where you run local fitness Bootcamps classes how are you able to cope with your personal and professional life? Tips for women on highly significant fitness to overcome any health challenge?
Ms. Christina Hooper:
Five things I have learned about managing my professional and personal life:
Balance is achieved over time not each day. That there is no perfect work-life balance but strive for a realistic one.
1.) Some days you might focus on work while other days you might have more time and energy to pursue your hobbies or spend time with your loved ones.
2.) Find a job that you love. I recommend finding a job that you are so passionate about you would do it for free.
3.) Prioritize your health your overall physical emotional and mental health should be your main concern. If you struggle with anxiety or depression and think therapy would benefit you fit those sessions into your schedule and make them a priority. If you are battling a chronic illness don’t be afraid to take a sick day on rough days overworking yourself prevents you from getting better and possibly causes more health issues down the road.
4.) Don’t be afraid to unplug. Cutting ties with the outside world from time to time allows us to recover from weekly stress and gives us space for other thoughts and ideas to emerge. Unplugging can mean something as simple as a run or hike in the backcountry. Taking the time to unwind is critical to success and will help you feel more energized when you’re on the clock.
5.) Make time for yourself and for loved ones. While your professional life is important it shouldn’t be your entire life. You were an individual before you begin your career and family life you should prioritize the activities or hobbies that make you happy no matter how hectic your schedule might be you ultimately have control of your time and life.
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