An executive’s lifestyle often requires many daily sacrifices. At work, they often prioritize everything but themselves, working morning to midnight and living a life driven by responsibility and ambition. At home, they give attention to growing relationships and families, which can often come at the expense of much-needed rest.
Once executives reach a certain level of success it’s not uncommon for them to begin to realize they’ve lost some control over their lifestyle. Luckily, there are ways to avoid this type of situation by taking a proactive approach to their health.
The Consequences of Being Busy
A full day of meetings and work leaves little room for an executive to establish new health routines, which can result in an overall spirit of neglect. Being so focused on their work, many executives experience high levels of stress that can turn into illness, costing them in the form of health care payments and lost business productivity.
Fortunately, executive health doesn’t have to look this way. By taking a preventative approach — something as simple as checking on cholesterol levels and blood pressure routinely — an executive can save themselves money, time and stress.
But what exactly does it mean to be proactive about your health?
Proactive Health Is Less Expensive
Many executives find that wellness programs save them money in the short and long term because of the boosts in productivity, energy and mood.
On the other side of the equation, the cost of poor health is exponential. Executives who are too sick for work miss out on everything they could have accomplished, while executives who work through their illnesses are at risk of making costly mistakes. Therefore, not only is the company paying higher costs for health care down the road, but an executive missing time from work can cost the company too.
How Executive Health Care Programs Work
An executive physical offers many advantages to help keep executives productive and healthy. During the physical, the physician spends a significant amount of time with the executive creating a detailed medical history, examining issues that are brought to the table, and performing tests and screenings.
All of this is done in a single session, rather than over the course of multiple, time-consuming appointments. The physician will identify potential health risks and customize any treatment to the unique needs of the individual. This means the executive will leave empowered with knowledge of their health and the various ways it can be improved.
The life of an executive can be intense and failing to balance your health with demanding work can result in serious issues. Before your business suffers from those types of concerns, it’s imperative to be proactive about your health.
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