Since I began practicing, I have probably put on a good 15 pounds from sitting all day and eating quick. This has made me lethargic as the day passes by, especially after lunch time. I began to notice that concentration in the afternoon was difficult, and I was simply not happy with myself as a result.
I decided enough was enough, and joined the gym near my office. Now I am taking my lunch hour at the gym and eating smaller meals during the day to stay alert. The change in my work product has been dramatic. Before, my ten hour work day typically generated maybe two hours of quality. With a workout routine, I can now get more work done without having to stay in the office to the wee hours. My energy level is up, my billables are up, and my happiness has skyrocketed.
It's easy to work in a small firm and assume you just can't afford the luxury. Let me tell you this: you cannot afford NOT to take care of yourself. Take a walk, go for a jog, lift some weights, do anything that clears your mind. You will be amazed at how productive you become.
JD
John D. Duncan is president of J.D. Duncan, PC, founding partner of Prater, Duncan & Craig, LLC in Newnan, Georgia, and is Esquire by Day. You can find him at www.jdduncanlaw.com, or follow him on twitter and Facebook.
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