Success Lifestyle Magazine Issue 4 - April 2019 | Page 24

extremely convenient and o�er many healthy choices that some supermarkets may not o�er Hidden Gems The reality is that many entrepreneurs don’t have the time to prepare meals. I hope y’all didn’t think I forgot about you! You’re the entrepreneurs whoften choose unhealthy lunches... from oily Chinese to greasy fried chicken or a basic processed meat sandwich. These options barely do the trick because they don’t keep you full for long, contain high amounts of fat and sugar and can sometimes leave you feeling sluggish after lunch. As reggae icon Bob Marley says, “Who the cap fits let them wear it!” If this cap fits snugly on your head, begin searching for the hidden gems in your area. A hidden gem is that restaurant that’s doing right by health-conscious lunchers. A quick Google search will help you find them and I recommend reading the menu online before visiting. Doing this will give you a good idea of what you want to get before you go and again this saves time. This is my favourite option as a busy entrepreneur myself: the lunch meeting. It’s a great way to make sure you have lunch while still getting in that meeting you need. However, approach this one with caution as it can easily be abused. You don’t want to meet a colleague for lunch, get carried away with business talk and by the end of the meeting realize you only had a few bites of your vegetable curry. Follow Through Entrepreneurs are highly e�ective and e�cient people but even they can fall short on certain areas of their lives. You’re probably one of these entrepreneurs. Missing lunch can a�ect your focus, productivity, mood and stress levels but continuously neglecting lunch is an easy fix once you develop a strategy to correct it. It’s also important to make lunch healthy. Choose healthy groceries, save time by using grocery deliveries, choose restaurants with healthy options and marry meetings and lunch when possible. The advice in this article serves as a guideline for your strategy. Find what works for you and help yourself to a healthy lunch each day. Eat and Meet This is my favourite option as a busy entrepreneur myself: the lunch meeting. It’s a great way to make sure you have lunch while still getting in that meeting you need. However, approach this one with caution as it can easily be abused. You don’t want to meet a colleague for lunch, get carried away with business talk and by the end of the meeting realize you only had a few bites of your vegetable curry. To combat this, limit lunch meetings to discussing lighter topics, meeting new colleagues for the first time or perhaps meeting with someone who understands the importance of both the meeting and the eating. Always remember to view the restaurant’s menu online first to determine if healthy meal options are o�ered. ISSUE:4 APRIL 2019 24