By: Ryan Provencher, Firefighter Peak Performance Founder and Executive Fitness Advisor for CRACKYL Magazine
I turned 50 last year and recently hit the 30-year mark in my fire service journey. Lately, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my life and career. It has been an amazing ride, but I certainly recognize the physical, mental, and emotional toll that this job has taken on me over the last three decades.
Here are five wellness lessons I have learned that have helped me to protect my health and well-being as I approach the end of my fire service career:
- Prioritize Sleep: It is widely known that quality sleep is the foundation for good health. Unfortunately, the very nature of shift work sets us up for chronic sleep deprivation. Strategies for optimizing sleep include taking naps, getting to bed early, being mindful about how caffeine, alcohol, and meal timing impact sleep, and limiting light and noise…
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