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DW Life > d i v e r s i t y w o m a n . c o m S u m m e r 2 0 1 5 D I V E R S I T Y W O M A N 35 Grabbing a midmorning donut as an energy boost no longer fl ies. Here's how to stay healthy in the workplace. more energetic, stronger, and healthier both at work and outside the of ce. MISTAKE #1: A frantic morning Many of our mornings follow one of two patterns: Press snooze, sleep to the last minute, jump out of bed, skip breakfast, gulp down some cof ee, and rush to the car. Or get up at 4 a.m., go straight to the computer, and squeeze in a few ex- tra hours of intense work before head- ing to the of ce. Both scenarios are big mistakes, according to Katie Bressack, a board-certif ed holistic health coach and corporate wellness coach. "If you are racing around in the morning, you've al- ready exhausted yourself before you've even gotten to work," she says. Solution: To be productive at work, we need to start the day feeling calm and grounded. Upon waking, resist the temp- tation to jump onto your electronic device. Take a few minutes to make the transi- tion from slumber into your day. Bressack By Nor a Isaacs A nyone who has worked in an of ce can relate to drinking too much cof ee, sitting hunched over a computer all day, and getting up only to wander to the kitchen and dig into the sugary leftovers to power through the day. Or at least we tell ourselves that a cream-f lled donut will help us pow- er through. T ose sweet snacks might seem like a good idea at the time, but they can seriously undermine our health and well-being. Wellness-boosting ef orts—exercise, stress reduc- tion, and healthy eating—should not be abandoned upon entering the revolving of ce door. Making healthier decisions during the workday can really pay of . "So much of our time is spent at work," says Jennifer Benz, CEO and founder of Benz Communications, a San Francisco boutique f rm that creates strategic communications and marketing campaigns related to employee benef ts. "If work isn't supporting our health, then it's an uphill battle." Start by taking a look at the common mistakes that might be damaging your overall health. When you become intentional about correcting them, you'll feel less stressed, To Your Health DW Life > > DW Life 10 Common Workplace Health Mistakes THINKSTOCKPHOTOS