By taking care of your well-being, you are generally:
- Healthier
- More productive
- Less prone to illness and injury, and therefore
- Lead a better quality of life
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1. Take a break!
Like most people, you are probably sedentary for most of your working hours. To help prevent stiff and sore muscles take a break at least once an hour. For example, go for a short walk and visit the water cooler.
2. Drink water!
The body is made up of more than 65% water, so it is essential to drink water throughout the day to ensure the body’s adequate hydration and health. Even minimal decreases in hydration can negatively influence your ability to concentrate on your work.
3. Eat well!
To ensure good nutrition at work you need to plan ahead: avoid the vending machine and keep a supply of healthy snacks in your desk; pack a healthy lunch from home; avoid caffeinated and sugary beverages and remind yourself to drink water with a bottle or glass on you desk.
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4. Manage your stress!
Balancing the demands of work life and home can be a major source stress; some simple technique can help you improve your well-being and quality of life.
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5. Sit properly!
Sitting at a desk and working on a keyboard puts pressure on the back, neck and shoulders; to help prevent common aches and pains, take a moment to adjust your chair to suit you most comfortably, including the seat height, backrest angle, lumbar support, and armrests.
6. Rest your eyes!
Give your eyes a break by looking away from your work and focussing on an object in the distance; periodically close your eyes for five seconds; make a conscious effort to blink more often to help prevent dry eyes.
7. Organize your workstation!
For efficiency and to avoid awkward movements, keep your keyboard and monitor directly in front of you, and place frequently used objects within arms reach.
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8. Move and stretch!
Taking the time to perform simple stretches throughout the day can help relieve muscle tension and tightness. It can also help increase your flexibility, which can help reduce the risk of injury.
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9. Lighten up!
To see clearly without straining your eyes you need enough light to adequately illuminate your workstation. Ensure the source of light does not cause glare or shadow on your work (for example, for a right-handed person the source of light should fall from the left side).
10. Learn to rest!
Simple relaxation techniques such as controlled breathing and meditation can help you manage your stress and keep your life in balance.