HEALTH
Flat belly
to
Fat balance sheet
Healthy people can add
to the bottom line of an
organisation’s balance
sheet. Although they may
sound unrelated, there is a
positive relation between
being fit and efficiency at
work.
take care of the body that makes
us capable, how can we discipline
ourselves to do things that are less
personal?
By bending, twisting and stretching,
both the mind and the body become
flexible. A happy and flexible
mind enables us to soak in more
information with ease. Not working
out moulds a rigid mind which leads
to slow processing of information,
making work time consuming with
stretched work hours that leave no
time for personal life. While a lifestyle
like this is dangerous, it also leaves us
with no time for exercise. This vicious
cycle is capable of engulfing our life,
if not treated immediately.
F
itness usually paints a
picture of a body with well
sculptured biceps, legs
and abs, whereas its more profound
impact is seen on the way we think,
and more importantly, how we look at
the world at large.
Taking a step towards fitness requires
a lot of mental motivation, pursuing
it consistently requires focus and
dedication. Eventually, as results start
to show, not just the body but the
mind too undergoes drastic changes.
After witnessing such changes, we
realise that our body is capable of
moulding itself, irrespective of our
age. Also, it brings us to a conclusion
that everything around us can change
and nothing is permanent. Everything
is malleable and within our control,
including our job, our relationships
and finances. Focusing on the body
and observing it intricately is the best
way of transforming our mind.
Working individuals often
experience that mood and
productivity are directly related. It
has been proved that staying healthy
boosts the happiness quotient and
improves confidence, hence it is
imperative to keep ourself healthy
for high-yielding work results. Profit
numbers determine the success of
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ISSUE 1 2018
Exercise shouldn’t be seen as an
activity that can be done only if time
permits. Make sure you make it a
part of your routine and treat it as
important as your job. Staying fit will
help you climb the corporate ladder.
Let us not just be the boss of our
subordinates but also the boss of
our own body and eventually, life. A
strong, independent mind, that can
head a department or a company, is a
result of a strong body.
a company, in the world of finance.
On the other hand, if the employees
are happy, the company flourishes,
leading to a surge in its overall
performance.
While we understand the significance
of fitness in our life, what prevents us
from taking this step ahead?
Reasons like lack of time, job demands
and deadlines often top the charts.
We need to realise that if we can’t
Many of us believe that if we do not
possess any diseases, it means that we
are fit. It is time to look at the bigger
picture and think beyond just illness
and diseases. Do you feel fatigued
throughout the day? Does your body
feel sleepy during working hours? Do
you feel irritated during the waking
hours or at the office? If the answer to
any of the above questions is yes, then
it’s time to buckle up and sweat it out.
Pavitra Verma
Assistant Manager - Finance, MR