The Balanced Work Life

What Makes a Healthy Snack for Shift Workers?

Healthy, balanced snacks can mean many things to many people. Lets peel back the slick marketing and packaging.

How Often Should Shift Workers Snack?

Everybody is different, so snacking is going to be very personal. The point of snacking for shift workers is to prevent your blood sugar from dipping too low. Listen to your body and pay attention to hunger cues. Don’t eat just to eat and don’t be a stress eater. Make sure you drink enough water and stay hydrated, that helps to prevent overeating.

How To Manage Weight On Rotating Shift Schedules?

July 19, 2026 No Comments Shift workers perform essential duties in industries that make our world comfortably function on a 24/7 basis. That said, shift workers pay a high price with their health. A major health problem with shift workers is weight gain. As a result, learning effective weight management is critical for a healthy shift worker.

What is Shift Work?

November 21, 2022 3 Comments I tailor this blog specifically for people who work an unconventional schedule. Some of you that work a more conventional schedule, or a stay-at-home parent might be wondering what shift work is. Let me tell you, we’re the people that keep you safe, healthy and comfortable.

So What Hours Do You Work?

Shift work is a work schedule that is usually performed in rotations. Different groups of workers do the same jobs in different rotations throughout the day with a small turnover period at the beginning and at the end of shift. Shift work can be categorized into several types of arrangements such as rotating shifts, fixed shifts, and split shift. I work DuPont schedule; it is a variation of rotating shift.