By Jeff Laming
As a business owner or freelancer, you’re no stranger to monitoring your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Whether it’s cash flow, conversion rates, customer retention, or project deadlines, KPIs give you clarity, confidence, and control over your business.
Now, imagine having that same level of control over your health. It’s not just a possibility, it’s a necessity.
Just like a business can quietly go into decline when KPIs are ignored, so too can your body and mind.
One of the most overlooked signals? Chronic inflammation—the slow, silent disruptor affecting millions, especially those juggling the pressure of running a business.
Don’t ignore this issue, as it could lead to serious health problems, potentially disrupting your business in the long run.
What Is Chronic Inflammation?
Chronic inflammation isn’t a visible crisis like a broken bone or sudden illness.
It’s a low-grade internal fire that can lead to fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, poor sleep, weight gain, and, eventually, serious health issues like diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders.
And it’s often triggered by stress, poor diet, lack of movement, and long hours hunched over a screen.
Your Health Also Has KPIs
If you’re running a business, you know that ignoring your metrics can be costly.
The same applies to your well-being.
Here are a few personal KPIs worth monitoring:
- Energy Levels: Are you consistently tired by mid-afternoon?
- Mental Clarity: Are you struggling to focus or make decisions?
- Sleep Quality: Do you wake feeling refreshed or exhausted?
- Stress Load: Do you regularly feel anxious or short-tempered?
- Movement: Are you sitting for 8 hours or more a day without stretching?
When these indicators are off, it’s a warning sign—just like a dip in monthly revenue.
The good news? You can act before burnout becomes your default state.
A Smarter Way to Work: Skip the Commute, Upgrade Your Routine
Working from a co-working space like HurstWorks isn’t just convenient—it’s a step toward supporting both your business goals and your health KPIs.
Here’s how:
- Ergonomic chairs to support posture and reduce back strain.
- Height-adjustable desks for alternating between sitting and standing.
- Natural light and fresh air from our quirky, refurbished high-street property.
- Less travel stress – skip the 3+ hour daily train journey to and from London.
- More time back – gain 15+ hours per week by avoiding the commute.
- Flexible access – work the hours that suit your energy and client needs.
- Community feel – connect with other health-aware entrepreneurs and freelancers.
- Plenty of parking – conveniently close to the space. & free!
Being just 50 miles from London, the location offers the best of both worlds: the professionalism of an office combined with the comfort and care your body needs to thrive.
Final Thought
When your health suffers, your business suffers as well.
Please don’t wait for a health crash to take it seriously.
Start tracking your key performance indicators (KPIs) and choose a work environment that supports your overall well-being.
After all, you’re the most important asset in your business—invest wisely.
Jeff Laming
Office: 01403 7324 042
Mobile: 07932 161 946
Jeff is an independent partner with Zinzino, a global health tech company from Scandinavia, pioneering the new standard for personal supplement plans that are tracked, tested, and proven. Zinzino “inspire change in life – bringing the world back into balance with test-based, scientifically proven and personalised solutions that drive the next generation of nutrition”.
