Join a national gym, then you can continue (or start) your workouts. Take your bike with you. Take your hobbies with you. If you like to play an instrument, make models, sketch, write, paint, fish, or whatever well then by all means – Do it!
Carriers often have work life balance programs designed to better assist you with your life as a truck driver, but not all of them, or they don’t seem to put a lot of effort into them. You can check with you carrier to see what they offer, such as discounted gym memberships and such.
However, the real responsibility rest with you, the driver. Only you can ensure that you are taking care of both your physical and mental health. And it is really not that hard. Now there a few simple things you can do:
- Speak with experienced truck drivers (they can tell you firsthand what you can do in order to keep the balance between highway and home);
- Eat right, try to eat healthier foods;
- Keep in touch with family and friends;
- Exercise, even 30 minutes three times a week can do wonders;
- Try to maintain a regular schedule or routine;
- Turn off the TV, internet, and just get proper rest.
