Establishing and building a business takes dedication, hard work, sacrifice, and many hours. When you’re interested in a home care franchise opportunity, certainly make sure you choose a company that is dedicated to the success of its franchisees and offers them adequate support resources needed to achieve prosperity.
While you investigate this option, one thing that might be easy to overlook is just how much time and stress this new endeavor will impose on your life. You may find yourself working late into the night, poring over paperwork, documents, tax filings, and so forth. You may be looking at information on certifications, marketing, making your website work, and figuring out how to reach clients who need the services your home care franchise will offer.
In the following weeks and months, you may get into the habit of grabbing fast food more frequently, exercising less, and even sleeping less. March is National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month and if you experience fatigue throughout the day, be sure to visit your doctor to ensure there isn’t something more significant than a lack of sleep happening in your life.
Outside of that, a few simple tips might help you take better care of yourself as you establish this new home care franchise and wonderful business opportunity.
1. Set limits on your time.
Everyone has the same 24 hours each day, but if you don’t set limits you may find yourself working 19, 20, or even more hours for several days in a row. That means sleep might be scrounged up in a couple of hours here or there.
That’s not enough. The average adult should be getting at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night in order to be healthy and mentally focused.
2. Exercise.
Wherever you have the opportunity, get exercise. If you’re given the choice between an escalator or elevator and going up the stairs, go up the stairs. If a parking spot at the supermarket has opened up close to the entrance, instead choose one of the farther spots and walk at a brisk pace to the store.
3. Eat better.
How to Take Better Care of Yourself When You Establish a Home Care Franchise
Forgo the fast food. It’s better to take a little extra time to prepare a home-cooked meal than even grabbing a quick dinner at a chain restaurant. If needed, rely on quality supplements to help your body get the vitamins and nutrients it needs.
4. Reduce sugar consumption.
Whether it’s in coffee, soda, or “junk food,” sugar abounds. And it’s bad. You might feel a bit of a lift or a boost in energy, but within a few hours you will feel a “sugar crash.”
Cut back on sugar consumption and you may enjoy more energy each day.
Follow these simple tips and you may feel more energized and focused each day as you build your home care franchise.
If you have questions about franchise opportunities with Golden Heart Senior Care Franchise, please contact our office at 1-800-601-2792, or check out our form at https://goldenheartfranchise.com/apply-now/.