What we do, how we feel, think, relate to others, perform in our job or business, or even react to our environment is dependent on our wellbeing.

When you’re busy building your empire, it’s easy to put your own needs aside so you can devote as much time and energy as possible to making your venture succeed.

But did you know neglecting your health is just as bad as taking your eye off your business analytics or forgetting to follow through with your clients?

Sure, your business may remain profitable, but you’re running the risk of functioning at a constant level of stress, anxiety, and burnout, which can have long-term health consequences on both yourself and your business.

Even in the midst of running a hectic business and busy schedule, you have to take care of yourself. YOU are your most important investment and prioritizing your health should be looked at as an important business goal.

If you allow unhealthy habits to seep into your life, you’re probably also letting your productivity slip.

In order for you to land that deal, secure that booking, or make that sale, I’m revealing my 5 simple steps for bridging the gap between your health and the growth of your business.

LET’S TALK HABITS

Healthy habits are pivotal if you're serious about building a profitable, sustainable, and scalable business.

As a busy business-woman, it may be the norm to overwork yourself and not get enough sleep, or maybe it’s common for you to think you’re "too busy" for the gym, but in the end, it always catches up to you.

Make your health a priority so you can make better decisions, keep a level head and create new ways to make money and expand your empire's influence and impact.

If you want your habits to positively influence your business, establish routines in the following areas:

FUEL FOR SUCCESS

The feeling of being rushed and stressed is an unavoidable part of running a business. It can be all too easy to grab fast food or mindlessly snack on junk food instead of planning meals or finding healthy snacks.

But when our bodies are poorly fed, stress takes an even greater toll on our health, which makes it harder for our bodies and brains to function optimally.

Simple changes to your daily diet can have a huge impact on productivity. The right foods, at the right time, can increase your brain power, help you beat the afternoon slump, increase your patience, and reduce irritability – setting the tone for a high-performance workday.

Put it into action: Remove added sugars from your diet and focus on whole foods including lean proteins, complex carbohydrates, leafy greens and healthy fats. Click here for Healthy Simple and Healthy Recipes with 5 Ingredients or Less

HYDRATE WITH INTENTION

It’s easy to forget about our water intake when we’re busy prospecting and working with our dream clients! Some only drink it with meals, or when they feel noticeably thirsty, and many offset their water consumption by drinking dehydrating beverages such as soda, alcohol or coffee.

The human body is made up of 60% water and it absolutely requires fluid to function properly. Therefore, it’s essential to stay hydrated throughout the day to avoid negatively affecting your focus, attention, and productivity to your work,

Put it into action: Aim to drink ½ your body weight in ounces per day

GET YOUR BEAUTY SLEEP

Many hard working biz-babes are of the opinion that sleep is for the lazy, but sleep is essential for business leaders seeking next-level success!

Regular sleep creates the right balance of chemicals in your brain that sets you up for maximum productivity in your day. You never know when important decisions need to be made and getting enough sleep will ensure you stay on your toes and are alert.

Leaning in on doing what's right for your body, especially establishing a healthy sleeping habit, will set you up for goal slaying success on a daily basis.

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Put it into Action: Set a time you will go to bed each night, and set your alarm for 7-8 hours later.

SHAKE IT OFF

Regular movement can improve your mental health, your memory, your focus, and give you a better overall outlook on life and your future... Which we all know is a major plus when it comes to running a business!

When you work movement into your daily routine you:

Get your creative juices flowing: Exercise not only tones muscles but improves your cognitive abilities!
Reduce stress: Getting in a quick workout before work will let you to approach work with a calmer and renewed mindset.
Boost Confidence: When building a business, even the smallest fitness win can help you gain the confidence you need to achieve larger goals in your biz life!.. When you're confident, you’ll feel good about putting yourself out there, sharing your message with the world, and allowing yourself to be seen.

Put it into Action: Put your workouts in your calendar and make it part of your routine. Treat it as if it were an important business meeting that you CANNOT miss.

CHECK YOUR ATTITUDE

Running a business often requires long hours and hard work. Unfortunately, this can lead to the perfect storm of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and isolated. You may feel so busy and focused on work that you don’t even realize that these feelings are taking a toll on your health. It’s important that you stay connected to your feelings and have a proper mindset.

You MUST start getting in the habit of visualizing what your success looks like, feeling the emotions of accomplishing your goals, and living as if you already have. Turn your negative self-doubt, into

powerful positivity that motivates you to take action in the direction of your goals every day.

Put it into action: Revisit Your Vision on a Daily Basis. You don’t need to set hours aside to remind yourself of why you’re doing what you’re doing. All it takes is 10 minutes. Write your vision down in bullet points. Somewhere that is easily accessible. Revisit this every morning before anything else. Feel it. Own it. Rock it. Live it as if it were all already true!

You may be thinking—when you don’t have time to do everything you want to grow your business, how can you make time to care for yourself?

But the truth is, if you’re not healthy, neither is your business.

You have the power to uplevel every area of your life and the key to unlock your vision is changing your habits.

It’s all about meeting yourself where you’re at and fitting in the small steps that will lead to even larger and life changing results.

You’ve got to know you are worth it and you have everything it takes to be the woman you want to become and build the business you know you're destined to create.

You’ve already conquered a very important first step: just by reading this to the end, you’ve committed to taking better care of yourself!

However, navigating the journey through health and wellness can be overwhelming and it’s been a tough year (to say the least!).

If you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or uncertain about your health and/or the direction of your business, you aren’t alone!

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Jessica Suzanne is a corporate digital marketer turned self-love junkie and the founder of Life With a Kiss. She’s an online health and fitness coach with a high-performance edge. If there’s anything she’s realized over the course of her 15-year career, it’s that if she’s not healthy, neither is her business. It’s her passion to help ambitious female entrepreneurs boost revenue through increased energy, improved cognition, and time-efficient fitness. Check out her Biz Babe Transformation Program, where she will take you from feeling stuck, frustrated and like nothing will work for you, to creating a newfound focus, commitment and excitement for not only your personal health, but for the growth of your business. You can learn more about her and her programs on her website.

5 Simple Steps to Bridge the Gap Between Your Health and the Growth of Your Business