Health Risks To Be Aware Of As Freelancers and Entrepreneurs Fat-hi Said: My Freelancing Journey To Become An Entrepreneur

Hello and welcome to my second recording. I wanted to talk about Health Risks and how to avoid them.


I have listed 4 that I feel are important to you. This of course is my personal opinion. I have  over 9 years of experience in the web and graphic design industry and I hope what I share will help you maintain a healthy and productive career.


The 4 points are:

1. Poor Diet

2. Staying hydrated

3. Sleep pattern

4. Isolation


Poor Diet:

This ofcourse is self explanatory, if you don't eat well then you can't complain if you lack energy or fall sick often. 


You might not pay attention to what you eat but your body will give you signs.  It is up to you to take care of yourself, if you don't, then the hospital bills will keep piling up and all your hard work will be for nothing.


I used to be a victim.


Fixing this is very simple, all you need is a meal schedule. Spend a few minutes on Sundays to plan for the next week. This will turn out to be fun, trust me. You will be able to come up with a healthy meal plan.


2. Staying Hydrated

I still suck at this. Due to my recent Kidney stone problem, I was forced to change my drinking habits, less caffeine, minimum 3 litres of water per day.


Staying hydrated will save you alot hospital visits. The last time I visited the hospital I spend $540 on tests which included ultrasound, CT scan etc. My urologist told me that if his patients drank enough water he would be out of business.


The best thing to do if you forget to drink water, set an alarm or install an App called "Drink Water Reminder Tracker". Be warned, it will irritate you.


3. Sleep pattern

This depends on what project you are working on and the timeline. Lack of project planning can lead to poor sleep pattern, among other things.


Learn to compensate the next day. Bad sleeping habits can cause health issues and poor work performance.


My old man used to say, don't touch caffeine 6 hours before bedtime. Don't drink water 1 hour before bed. 


I would also recommend working out after work, it will help you sleep better.


4. Isolation

Freelancer love to work alone, without a social life it could lead to depression. I would encourage you to hangout with your friends at least 3 times a week, maybe for lunch. If your are single then this is a must for you.


I hope what I have discussed will help you. Stay healthy, stay focused and God bless. Thank you for listening.