CONTRACTORS
"A person has to realize that the road to success is always under construction."
-Steve Harvey
Physically Prepared
Strength training, regular exercise & better rest makes you fit & more alert for the physically demanding job of construction. Being on your feet all day, performing your job activities on a typical short deadline & sometimes having to be alert constantly watching over other employees to ensure safety & drawing accuracy. This is the daily physical & mental stress contractors endure & it can be draining. The more in shape you are, the better your mind & body are able to cope with a busy day & recover for the next work day or project.
Increased Energy
When your body is able to function better & more efficiently, it allows for the extra energy that would have been spent on basic functions & tasks - to be spent on other things. This could include hanging out with friends, checking off some of those honey-to-do lists when you get home, or even more quality time spent with the kids after long day at work. Being in better shape improves your quality of life.
Effectiveness
A Penn State University study found that those who exercise, had more pleasant feelings than those who didn’t. Exercise releases endorphins, creating feelings of wellbeing and happiness. A happy employee is a more effective contractor, typically produces better quality craftmanship & helps your reputation of being someone that GCs want on their site because you love your job & do great work. When you feel better, you have more confidence in yourself, make better decisions & in the long run - create a more successful & profitable career.
Mental Wellbeing
This is a big one for this industry. Did you know that the suicide rate in the construction industry is twice as high as the national average? About 1 out of 5 contractors struggle with some kind of mental disorder, be it anxiety or depression. Exercise combats effects of physical and mental stress while improving your brain’s response to stress. You may not be able to reduce the daily stressors in your day, but you can change the way you respond. At the same time, increased confidence & lowered stress chemicals help to manage the symptoms of depression & anxiety. In some cases, even 30 minutes of exercise a day is even more effective than medication! Many contractors do not turn to their boss because of fear & stigma - causing them to suffer in silence. 83% of workers say their is not enough awareness of this clear issue. Feeling better about yourself puts you in a better state of mind & could save your life.
Competitive Edge
Highly motivated individuals tend to perform better. This shows in their attitude, daily outlook, performance, quality of work, time management & sometimes even the quality of their products. This means you need to try every way you can to keep your motivation and your belief high. There will be difficult & long, hard days. If you are mentally & physically able to keep up with the ever growing demands of the business, you stand the best chance of achieving your goals & success. Losing weight makes your work easier on your body - which means your work is a little bit easier. Give yourself a competitive edge when putting a bid in for projects - be someone people want to work with because you love what you do and it shows.
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