💡 A Self-Employment Perk That Transformed My Health (Issue 155)
A surprisingly tasty perk
Since becoming a solopreneur in 2010, I have taken my cooking skills to a whole new level.
One of the unexpected perks of self-employment has been having the time to cook and eat healthier meals. No more grabbing a donut or bagel for breakfast as I run to a conference room for a stand-up meeting.
My body thanks me for it, too. I had a physical with full blood work a couple of weeks ago. Everything looks great! That wasn’t true during the final years of my corporate career. I was overweight, unhealthy, and on the fast path to a premature death.
When you work for yourself, you own your time. You control your calendar. So, make sure you block off time to take care of yourself, make healthier meals, and savor your food.
Rushing my meals was one thing that really irritated me during my corporate career. I either gobbled something on the run or had a stressful meal during meetings, which included food they provided (e.g., donuts, pizza, sandwiches). No wonder I was in such terrible shape!
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
― Virginia Woolf
Good, healthy food is one of life's wonderful pleasures. So, take advantage of your solopreneur freedom and ensure you enjoy your meals every day, while keeping your health and wellness in mind.
This morning, I took the extra time to caramelize an onion to spruce up my omelet. I also tried something a little crazy to boost the fiber in the omelet today: added a small amount of oats and chia seeds. I couldn’t even notice them in the final result, so I’ll keep that going.
What are some of your favorite meals to prepare? Would you like to brainstorm some ideas with me about how you can block time on your calendar for that? You can schedule a complimentary call.
Larry Cornett is a business coach who works with ambitious professionals to help them reclaim their power, become more invincible, and create better opportunities for their work and lives. Do more of what you love and less of what you hate! Check out his new Invincible Solopreneurs Daily Journal!
