Handling Your Field Job and Personal Life

Partying till late with the heavy rich dinners eaten at odd hours are the key to heartburn and gastric problems. Keep regular meal timings, peck at parties and stay away from rich stuff. Reach for the grilled and steamed foods rather than fried.

Drink healthy. Maintain your water intake. Keep a water bottle on your desk as a reminder. Carry a bottle when on the run. When flying around the globe, adequate water intake helps to combat jet lag.

Physical appearance is part of the job. Style counts but comfort in clothes and footwear is important. During summers, loose fitting pastel colored cottons are advisable. Combine style and comfort in footwear. Those who need to walk around should prefer flats. Keep your heels handy at your work place if you must wear them. Regular use of high heels causes low back problems in the long run.

If you work outdoors, wear a wide-brimmed hat and a shirt or jacket with long sleeves. Exposed skin should be protected with a broad spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 15. Reapply every two hours or according to the label. Wear sunglasses with UV protection (especially UVB). Perfumes and cosmetics can increase sensitivity to sunlight in some people.

Practice deep breathing exercises you can do even when sitting in traffic on the freeway or sitting at your desk at work.

Keep a positive mental attitude. Look in the mirror every morning and tell yourself,“I look good, feel good and am going to have a great day!”