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What is the best way to present myself at the
office and avoid attracting negative attention
from my peers?
I seem to be tired all the time; how can I feel
more energetic and less lethargic?
Although my food intake
has not increased and I eat
very healthily, I’ve gained one to
two kilograms. What’s going on?
Lingling, 35, scientist
Tina, 42, mum of three
Marion, 38
Unfortunately, quite a few women in high positions – especially
in male-dominated industries such as science and tech – fear
that looking “too attractive” will mean they aren’t taken seriously on a
professional level. Style and image continue to play a crucial role in career
strategies, however; Let’s face it, how you look says a lot about you, and in
the workplace you need to make sure that how you present yourself reflects
what you want others to think about you. When you dress well, you
command the respect of your peers and communicate the kinds of business
opportunities you’d like to have. Focusing on appearance as part of career
strategy may sound superficial – we should be judged for our intelligence
and experience, not our style; however, when you look good you feel great,
which tends to make you feel far more authoritative, too. Some tips to help
you enhance your overall professional image include investing in good suits
(don’t be afraid to use a tailor), buying quality not quantity, carrying good
accessories and never wearing scruffy shoes!
First of all, give yourself a pat on the back: it’s no easy feat
raising three kids! But you should definitely find ways to feel
more energetic. Personally, I feel exercising regularly and in the morning
does wonders for energy levels throughout the day. Watch out, though –
early signs of vitamin or mineral deficiencies may include unusual fatigue,
loss of hair, skin rashes, sores and a pale tongue – if you have any of these
symptoms, check with your GP about having blood tests done to monitor
your iron and vitamin D levels.
Eating the right amount of food at
a certain age is very important. Our
dietary needs change as we get older, and our
need for calories actually decreases. At the same
time, we need more key nutrients such as
calcium, vitamin B12 and D, especially the
combination of calcium and D3 for women, as
we tend to lose bone density much earlier than
men. Between the ages of 35 and 50, our levels
of oestrogen and progesterone start to change
too, and in order to control those changes we
need to be more conscious of our diets. Choose
antioxidant-rich foods – think colourful veggies
and fruits such as berries, beetroots and
tomatoes. That, combined with regular exercise,
should get your weight back down.
For a full lifestyle consultation
or private workshop, get in
touch with Juliana Mamoni
at
info@jmamoni.com.