How to avoid becoming a miserable healthcare worker

It all starts with food. We have all experienced that feeling of being, "hangry." You go so long without food that if someone even looks at you funny, you will rip their head off.

I have a theory that many of the self-loathing, pessimistic healthcare workers I spend time around are really just hungry... So many people underestimate the impact that food can have on our emotional wellness.

Food is energy. And you have to have it. Here are 3 steps to avoid becoming a miserable healthcare worker:

1️⃣ I figure out how much I need to be eating: Whether my goal is fat loss or just not feeling like complete trash at work, I identify how much food (in calories) I will need to stay on track physically and emotionally. I like to use a total daily energy expenditure calculator (TDEE) to establish my approximate caloric goal. Comment below and I will help you establish your daily calorie goal!

2️⃣ I determine where those calories will be coming from: 500 calories of ground beef and green beans makes me feel very different than 500 calories of leftover spaghetti. We have to be selective with the foods we consume and when we consume them. Having an understanding of how different types of food impact us physically and mentally is key for establishing long-term consistency.

3️⃣ I know ~approximately~ when I will be able to eat: Sometimes I will go all day without food. But there will eventually come a time—maybe just a few minutes—where I can open the container and nourish myself. I find peace in knowing that an industry or job does not have the ability to starve me. The case will close. The shift will end. You will get to eat. Remain calm and believe.

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