In the modern world, the pace of working life can be frenetic at times. For example, if you work in an office, you will typically need to undertake a range of routine tasks such as email management and filing while also preparing for meetings, drafting reports, and completing project work. You may need to work at a desk for extended periods, which can be incredibly bad for your health over a whole working career.
The sedentary nature of many forms of office work poses a direct risk to your long-term health, and you may need to adopt different techniques (such as using an adjustable desk to work while standing and taking a brisk walk at lunchtime) to limit the negative impact of this type of work. However, it is also important to consider that other forms of work can help to support a healthy lifestyle. Two such occupations are explored in this article.
1. Freelance shipping agent
The rise in e-commerce has helped to transform the shipping and delivery industry. Customers increasingly expect one or two-day delivery timescales (and increasingly want same-day delivery), and this has created increased demand for freelance shipping agents who can work for large shipping companies such as Shiply USA. As a shipping delivery driver, you will bid for specific loads and deliveries based on your location, preferred routes, and the vehicle that you own. You will then need to deliver to strict timescales, ensuring that the goods arrive in perfect condition.
This job can be beneficial for your health in several ways. Firstly, you will need to repeatedly stop along your route to deliver goods, often with some lifting and carrying of bulky items. This sporadic movement and exercise can be great for your health, building muscle strength, and allowing recovery time as you drive to the next delivery address.
The strict timescales for delivery will also make it difficult for you to indulge in unhealthy eating habits, such as binge eating during your shift. You may only have time to grab a small snack during your deliveries. Finally, the freelance nature of such delivery work will allow you to plan your working weeks and gain greater control of your work-life balance.
2. Personal trainer
It is well understood that regular exercise plays a key role in supporting a healthy body. It can also be good for your mental health as it has been proven to improve your mood and can reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. Working as a personal trainer can be an exceptionally rewarding career choice. You will improve the health of other clients, while supporting your fitness as you demonstrate exercises and even train with your customers.
Personal trainers need to have in-depth knowledge of fitness and exercise on the human body as well as a comprehensive understanding of the role of nutrition on health and wellbeing. Personal trainers are often self-employed, which allows them to create a working schedule that can fit around any personal and family commitments. As with working as a delivery agent, this type of work can help you to create a bespoke work-life balance that suits your lifestyle and supports a healthy personal life.
