“A healthy career” is a phrase I’ve been using for over a decade to describe the blending of professional and personal success. To be more specific, you’re in a healthy career when you’re happily engaged in your work; in a career that provides you with ample opportunities for continued growth, empowerment and balance; and you use those elements to their fullest while taking good care of your personal health and wellbeing.

You may find that you can say “Yes, yes and yes” to everything above on most days, but there are times when nothing about your work embodies a healthy career. Maybe you’re having a rough day. Perhaps something outside of your control is bringing you down and you’re struggling to stay engaged. While I’d like to say that this is normal, and it is, when more days of challenge overtake those days of health and happiness, that’s usually a signal that something needs to change.

Unfortunately for some, “rough days” are their constant state of work. They don’t feel empowered or have any work/life balance and there are limited opportunities for advancement or growth. So, yes, that’s also a clear signal that something needs to change.

Hence the birth of this great space called A Healthy Career which launches you on your personal journey of positivity, action and well-being. You can’t be in any positive state of health and wellbeing without working on it every single day. And when you do, you’re also contributing to your overall success in your professional and personal life.

Need more reasons to cultivate a healthy and happy career?

Imagine a life where you:

1. Feel challenged at work and have a career purpose;
2. Are genuinely enthused about the contributions that you’re making;
3. Revel in the supportive and competitive nature of those around you;
4. Experience enthusiasm when contributing to your career and life goals;
5. Take time each day to attend to your personal health needs;
6. Feel less stressed and more in control of your life;
7. Have access to amazing health and wellness professionals who can help you feel and look better;
8. Attract opportunities in life and in your career;
9. Have quality time for genuine happiness; 
10. Prioritize caring for your physical, nutritional and mental health and wellbeing.

If any of these ten reasons sound interesting and inviting to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Now it’s time to realize a healthy and happy career. How? Each day make it a priority to do one thing that will positively align with the ten reasons to cultivate your healthy career.

To illustrate, what could you do today to start attracting opportunities in your life and your career? What about polishing your personal brand? Does your LinkedIn profile need tweaking? What about your outlook and attitude? Is being “nice” enough to help you get the most out of your relationships and your future success?

I hope these ideas inspire you to cultivate a healthy and happy career and also give you a few things to think about starting today. Need more support and inspiration? Let’s set up a Career Breakthrough Session and talk about what you want out of your career and life. A Healthy Career is more than just an idea. It’s a lifestyle. Create yours today!

Kim Monaghan, PCC, RYT, CPBS is the owner of KBM Coaching & Consulting LLC, a boutique Human Resources Consulting and Career Coaching Firm serving a national clientele.