In today's stress-filled business environment, a successful entrepreneur needs to maintain his or her energy and vitality in order to be successful. Here are the five most important habits for maintaining a level of health that will help you drive your business... just think about the daily NEWSS: Nutrition.
It's way too easy to develop a junk food habit when you're sprinting through your day. The first step is to develop the kind of discipline in terms of what you put in your body that you have to use when running your business. I've tried several different nutritional approaches, but the one I find that works best with a fast-paced lifestyle is to cut out the garbage and keep the carbs to a minimum. It's not that hard to keep some veggies around for when you are attacked by The Munchies. You don't need the bread, the pop, and the candy... and you'll soon find you don't miss them. The key, though, is to find a nutritional approach that works for you and that comprises conscious, deliberate choices throughout the day. Tip: eat five small "meals" a day, instead of the traditional three.
Exercise.
Yeah, you gotta just do it. Of course, you don't have time! No one running a business thinks they have time for a serious exercise regimen, but the successful entrepreneurs find a way to do it. So start small: keep it under 30 minutes per day. The key, again, is having the discipline to be consistent. You need to get your heart rate up for 20 minutes a day, at least four days a week (six is much better). Do it first thing in the morning to jump-start your metabolism throughout the day - and within a few days you'll start feeling the benefits. You'll have more energy for the rest of your day's challenges.
Water.
This is my favorite of the five NEWSS habits, because it's the easiest. Just drink 64 ounces of water every day. Two liters is a little more than that; I have a half-liter water bottle and I just make sure to fill and drain it four times a day. Drink a half-liter when you get up in the morning, and another half-liter during your exercise. Then, if you drink another one with breakfast, you're already three-fourths of the way there! If you develop this sort of habit, you'll find it easy to drink at least two (and probably closer to three) liters a day.
Sleep.
I know, I know. You'll sleep when you're dead. However, studies show getting enough sleep each night is a key habit in maintaining the level of vitality you need to be a successful entrepreneur. Again, the superstars find a way to get their eight hours, practically every night. How's the quality of your sleep? It sounds a little goofy at first, but many people have success establishing a "bedtime ritual" that relaxes them and gives them a deeper, more restful sleep each night. If your sleep is not ideal, think about changing your bedtime ritual. Maybe kill the television, or do some breathing exercises instead of reading at bedtime. Give your brain the rest of the day off!
Supplements.
There's just no way your modern, fast-paced lifestyle is affording you the kind of nutrition you need to be at your best. Stick to a disciplined nutritional approach, but hedge your bets by supplementing your diet. You need at least a good multi-vitamin, and maybe some other key supplements. I take a good variety of supplements each day. It has taken me years to work out the regimen that works for me, and I am constantly adjusting my supplements. However, the best starting point is to get a good single supplement that covers most of your basic needs. I heartily recommend a liquid nutraceutical, because it's much easier for your body to absorb and use the nutrients on a cellular level.
Once you've got the daily NEWSS, there are three other practices I think are key: breathing exercises, regular check-ups, and detoxifying cleanses. But if you start with the top five habits, you'll soon find yourself operating at a top level of performance... and, for an entrepreneur, that will bring major benefits to your bottom line.

