Good Health = Good Business

If you are feeling a bit dejected or lack motivation then ask yourself if you are actually looking after yourself properly or are you losing the fight with your health and fitness.

I have spoken to many franchisees in recent weeks who have chosen to take action and get more physically active to improve their health, weight and general fitness.

They have all said how taking walks, running, going to the gym, watching what they eat etc.... is contributing to their mental wellbeing which is having a positive impact on their business.

Wow.... common sense but few talk about how being in good health can really help you when in comes to business.

When the shit happens or things are going wrong some people queue up to be a volunteer (they claim they are a victim which is rarely the case) and some people take positive steps.

Today I am raising my hat to those that are taking the necessary action to ensure that they are looking after themselves - by getting fitter and healthier - and seeing improvements in their business.

Here is my story.... not looking for any sympathy and by no means as challenging as some peoples situation. But we must learn to share, to aid recovery and provide support strength (or kick up the arse) to others in the same or similar situations.

In November 2020 I had an "episode" at work. Jackie had just re-joined the business and out of nowhere my heart started beating fast, nausea came over me and I nearly fainted.

I couldn't see Jackie's face but I can imagine it was a picture as she came into my office as I let out a whimper of a cry for help.

There was only me and Jackie in the office and it must have been a bit disconcerting for her to see her colleague sprawled head down on the desk.

I brushed it off initially but when it happened a further 2 times I ended up in A&E while they checked me over.

After a while they said that everything appeared normal and I was good to go. 

From looking at the doctors assessment I ascertained that they had concluded that I was fitter than Andy Durrance, funnier than Alan Ayers Facebook posts and younger looking than Callum Wroe.

Or maybe I just cannot read very well.🤷‍♀️

What was ascertained was that I was probably suffering from a mental issue - too much stuff going on in my little brain!!

After a year of psycho therapy I am in a very good place and I have learned a lot over the last year as I started to understand more about myself, my health and my mind.

I know some of you will be saying this is all "mumbo jumbo" but I know what I have been through and I am aware of what many in our network are going through.... it is a real challenge.

Since my issue I have focused so much more on me and my health. 

I have learned that if I am in a good place physically, then I am generally in a good place mentally and I function better as a person and a business owner.

What's your story......?