Those who have had the opportunity to meet Nancy at Behrman will know that she is a legendary public relations and brand-building pioneer. She has enjoyed a remarkable professional career lasting more than 30 years while maintaining an uncommonly consistent and impressive level of health and wellness. This is in direct contradiction with what most health and wellness professionals know about the overwhelming majority of dedicated executives who allocate so much time and energy to achieving professional success.
Pressure and Stress
Among executives, regardless of the industry, the pressure and stress associated with their professional responsibilities makes it difficult to engage in healthy practices that include proper diet and exercise. Unfortunately, most executives view this as a necessary and even noble sacrifice that must be made in order to achieve their own professional goals as well as the goals of the business. Unlike so many of her peers in positions of executive leadership, Ms. Behrman has never had to sacrifice her health and wellness for professional success.
Balance
According to Ms. Behrman, the secret behind her ability to maintain such remarkable levels of health and wellness is nothing more than a product of her time-management skills as well as an understanding that her habits regarding diet and exercise provide the energy she needs to meet and exceed the demands of her clients. In fact, she often explains that these health and wellness habits are an investment in her business that just so happens to yield personal benefits as well.
Understanding that anyone is able to control the amount of pressure and stress around them is easier said than done. Some of this can be accomplished by taking a mental health day, a staycation or even a quick weekend getaway. Self-care is important, especially to executives. So take the time and put it aside to care for you, in the end the job will still be there, and those around you will understand.