Sometimes the work days can feel a bit long and strenuous. Whether you’re working in the warehouse, the office, or on the road – there are certain things we can all do to make our day more enjoyable and more healthy for our bodies and minds.
Here’s a list of some tips to make your day a little bit healthier…
1. Rest your eyes
Whether you’re driving or staring at a computer screen, it’s safe to say our eyes can get very sensitive doing this day in and day out. An important exercise is to rest your eyes from the glare of the sun and the glare of your computer screen at various times in the day. You can close your eyes to give them a rest, or you can simply look away from your screen, but it is very important to give your eyes a break.
2. Stretch it out
Sitting for long periods of time can be very taxing on your health. Though it is a comfortable position and it’s much easier than standing; sitting for long periods of time stops our circulation from being optimal. It is important that we take short walks throughout the day or at least get up to stretch every half hour or so.
3. Get some fresh air
As the weather is getting warmer (finally), this is one we can all take part in and enjoy. Fresh air not only wakes us up, but it’s something we don’t necessarily get enough of, especially if we work indoors. Sunshine = Vitamin D.
4. Hydrate
We all tend to drink a lot of coffee and tea to get us through the day without falling asleep, however, water is something we could all benefit from drinking more of. Keep a refillable bottle at your desk and try to drink as much as possible. For everyone trying to slim down, drinking more water also keeps us full longer and keeps us from unhealthy snacking!
5.De-clutter
If you have a cluttered desk, chances are it’s not the most calming environment. Make sure to de-clutter your personal work area so you can feel calm in the midst of chaos. It doesn’t hurt to keep a stress reliever ball close by for emergency purposes.
6. Socialize
It’s always nice to have friends to chat with at work during lunch or during a break. A healthy social work environment can lead to higher productivity and a friendlier environment to work in only promotes positivity. Be nice to each other!
7.Healthy snacking
At work we tend to snack throughout the day. When you can’t find anything better, a lot of people will resort to the vending machine snacks or whatever junk food they can get their hands on. Why not think ahead and pack yourself a healthy snack like fruits, veggies, or trail mix. Something easy to snack on that you can have throughout the day. Your tummy and your scale will thank you later.
8. Personalize your space
It’s always nice to feel at home in our work environment. A big part of that is surrounding yourself with things that make you feel comfortable. That could be pictures of your loved ones, plants, flowers, or just your favourite knick knacks. Be sure not to bring in too much stuff, we don’t want to clutter our freshly de-cluttered area either.
9. Disinfect your surroundings
Be sure to disinfect your desk area at least a couple times a week. Your keyboard and your mouse can especially collect germs quickly. If you’re on the road, be sure to sanitize your hands constantly as you are constantly in contact with other people. It is helpful to carry a travel sized hand sanitizer at all times to keep those germs away and to avoid spreading the cold.
10. Don’t forget to smile
It’s so important to enjoy what we do, especially when our jobs take up such a time consuming portion of our lives. It is important to find something in our daily tasks that we can enjoy. Something that makes us smile. Whether it’s getting people their shipments on time, or giving someone a compliment that they’re doing a good job. Let’s all try to smile more and try to make our co-workers smile too!
By Nerissa Mohamed
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