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HEALTH & WELLNESS n ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR By Marie Elmore, Wellness & Lifestyle Blogger B usiness owners are among the most health-conscious group, ranking 73.4 on the Well-being Index Score in 2012 surveyed by GALLUP. Recently, over the course of sev- eral years, the well-being of our society is declining. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs are not immune to this change of physical and mental health today. The American Institute of Stress has re- ported some of the leading causes of stress are as follows: 20% Juggling Work/ Personal Lives; 6% Lack of Job Security; 28% people issues and finally, 46% Work- load. This information may be found on 20 IBA Success Magazine n VOL 5, Issue 4 www.stress.org/workplace-stress. Work- place stress has a strong correlation to today’s health issues, and family problems experience by many entrepreneurs. • Testing for sensitivities to foods, what is your intolerance to gluten, peanuts, and other foods to ensure you stay healthy without any reactions to cause issues with your health. • A psychologist has reported that cooking and eating at home increas- es your happiness. Who knew? • Get moving. Mayo Clinic recommends, setting up your office or workspace to allow a variety of practices such as stretching hourly, walk and talk meet- ings with coworkers, and even stand- ing when working at the desk. Burn those calories. Review https://www. mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/ adult-health/in-depth/office-exercise/ art-20047394 • Keep to a workout, also workout be- tween sessions or on your lunch hour and use biodegradable wipes for a quick clean up and go back to be- ing beautiful or handsome. • Vitamins are important. There absorp- tion varies select them take a look at a very of resources you can try dōTERRA’s Lifelong Vitality Pack is full of essential nutrients, metabolism benefits, and powerful antioxidants designed to help promote energy, health, and life- long vitality as subscription product in a bottle kit, or pre-packaged for easy access from a suitcase or gym bag. www.doterra.com/US/en/site/natural-u • Sleep slips to a low priority for many entrepreneurs, but many individuals require 7- to 8-hours sleep to rejuvenate one’s body and mind. Starting a new business, one should insist on four hours of uninterrupted hours of sleep, regardless of preferred sleeping hab- its; sleeping will improve the quality as well as the quality of your work. As a busy entrepreneur, working to get- ting your business off the ground, your health might not be on your mind. Just because you are a busy entrepreneur, do not let your physical or mental health fall by the wayside. Entrepreneurs following these tips should have to improve health and happiness while running a successful business. Remember that when your home life is stressful, health is failing, your business will suffer. Here are some useful tips that may be helpful. Marie Elmore, Certified Wellness Advocate, Blogger & Author www.natural-u.com Staying a Happy, Healthy,