Shift-Friendly Meal Planning: Identifying Barriers
Like almost everything else, the most difficult step in meal planning is just getting started. As Goethe said, “Everything is hard before it is easy.”
Reflection Exercise
Instructions: Reflect on the specific challenges you face in maintaining healthy eating habits during your shifts.
Consider the following:
- What obstacles make it difficult to stick to a meal plan (e.g., unpredictable hours, lack of access to healthy foods)?
- How do these challenges impact your nutritional choices?
- What strategies can you implement to overcome these barriers?