Each one of us is forever on a journey to be healthier and happier, but
it can be hard to do so when you’re stuck behind a desk eight or more
hours a day. There are all sorts of ways to stay healthy when you sit a
lot; however, as many of us have experienced, these changes can be so
challenging to permanently incorporate when you’re already distracted by
emails, texts, meetings, deadlines, and heavy workloads.
Use adjustable desks You
probably know that too much sitting is bad for you. Know that no amount
of exercising can undo the damage caused by too much sitting. Just 30
minutes of less sitting a day could have a significant and positive
impact. One way to do this is to use adjustable desks. You can stretch
and your knees or hips won’t ache.
Adjust your monitor Sitting
too close to your monitor can cause a number of nagging eye problems
which, although temporary, can be incapacitating, like eye exhaustion,
burning, dryness, and muscle aches. Likewise, setting your computer
monitor at the wrong height can lead to headaches, double vision and
difficulty focusing your vision. Try to adjust your monitor.
Find the right kind of chair
The
chair you are sitting in could make all the difference. Big, comfy
chairs might feel great to sit in; however, they might also be placing
you in an unhealthy posture.
Perform chair Yoga
Even
while sitting, you can enjoy the benefits of yoga, including better
muscle tone and breathing, and less stress. It can even help you sleep
better — without ever leaving your chair. Poses like the cat-cow
stretch, the eagle pose, spinal twists, and forward bends can be done by
anyone in any type of chair.
Get a pedometer
A
pedometer is a device, usually portable and electronic or
electromechanical, that counts each step a person takes by detecting the
motion of the person’s hands or hips. So, wear pedometers and set daily
goals for yourselves to become more active and improve your overall
wellbeing.
Pay attention to posture
Poor posture, like
sitting, is more detrimental to your health than many of us realise. It
can lead to sore muscles, spinal curvature, blood vessel constriction,
and nerve constriction. It can cause feelings of depression and lower
levels of energy, reduce your life expectancy, and make you feel more
stressed out.
