Physical Well-Being At Work – Tackling The Most Common Health Hazards Of Modern Workplaces
As you read this, take a minute to notice the posture of your neck, the bend of your back, the clarity of your vision. Shift your mind from the screen to your body and ask yourself —does anything feel out of place?
Is there any pain or stiffness or even a mild discomfort? Our bodies are usually quite good at taking care of themselves. They tell us the limits to which we can push ourselves and when it is a good time to stop.
But in the midst of a busy work day, when deadlines are approaching, or clients are upset, the body’s call can be hard to hear. We ignore the shooting pains in our heads, eat the wrong foods that make us tired, or simply slump in our chairs and feel even more defeated.
Taking daily care of your body can help change all this. Simply check in with your body, identify what it needs and pay heed! Here are some things you can do:
For Eyes
They say that eyes are the windows to our souls. They express our emotions for us, and as such are prone to get affected by the negative ones as well. It is not just the long hours on a laptop that strain the eyes.
High pressure and stress can also turn up in our eyes as heaviness, blurry vision, hyper sensitivity etc. If unchecked for a while, these can further lead to headaches and more exhaustion. To avoid this, take some time out to care for your eyes every day.
For the Neck, Back and Shoulders
We all know how desk jobs affect our bodies every day, causing stiffness and aches in the neck, back, shoulders, elbows and wrists. We inadvertently leave our seats to flex and stretch the muscles; and then get right back to the same positions causing those aches in the first place.
For some, the situation slowly exacerbates into chronic pains that call for outside interventions like pills or physiotherapy. It is possible to tackle the situation before it reaches this level. Here are some exercises you can do right from your desk!
For Overall Fitness
If fitness routines have evaded you for a while, here are some ways to bring a healthy regime right into your life. Take some time to think over the following steps, understand what you are trying to achieve from each and why they are important.
Knowing why you are making some lifestyle choices makes it easier to stick with them. Now, identify the ways you can do the following and make it count!
