Here’s what our ideal healthy workday would look like. Obviously feel free to adjust to your own personal schedule, but use this as a guide to fit healthy habits into your regular work schedule.
Time |
Activity |
Ideas |
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7:00 a.m. |
Get Going |
Wake up after a full night of sleep (preferably eight hours if you can!). |
|
7:30 a.m |
Get Energized |
Eat a hearty, healthy breakfast to keep you energized throughout the day. |
|
8:00 a.m. |
Get Going |
Try walking or biking if you live close enough. |
|
9:00 a.m. |
Get Moving |
Get up from your desk to go fill your water bottle (at the farthest fountain if you’re feeling extra healthy). |
|
10:30 a.m. |
Get Energized |
Go say hi to an office friend, and grab a healthy snack. Mixed nuts are always a good option. |
|
12:00 noon |
Get Moving and Get Energized |
Head outside to walk a few laps around the building and get some fresh air before settling in for your healthy home-packed lunch. |
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2:00 p.m. |
Get Moving |
Get up and go fill your water bottle (at the farthest fountain for sure this time!). |
|
3:30 p.m. |
Get Energized |
Grab a buddy and do some desk exercises or stretches. Then snack on something healthy (like an apple) to re-energize before the afternoon slump. |
|
4:30 p.m. |
Get Organized |
Start getting your workload organized for tomorrow because your mental health is important too. |
|
5:00 p.m. |
Get Going |
Head on home and don’t bring your work with you! |
This type of ideal healthy workday is clearly scheduled for someone with a desk-oriented job that involves sitting all day. If you have a more active job—or maybe if you use a standing desk—use the “Get Moving” breaks to get stretching. Because if your body is in motion all day, your muscles might need some extra attention.
Use this schedule as a structure to remind yourself and your employees that healthy habits can fit in to the average workday. Choose healthy habits you enjoy, adjust the schedule as you need to, and let us know how it goes!
What healthy habits do you mix in with your work schedule?