Switchfast Blog: The Future of IT
Surviving the Work Desk
Tuesday, October 05, 2010 by Bryan Anderson
It's might be a familiar scenario: your fingers and back hurt,
fatigue has settled in and the person next to you is playing music
without headphones. You feel like you have been sitting at
your desk for weeks, but realize you still have six hours left of
the work day.
Even the mosst productive workers can struggle to make it
through a day in the office. Implementing some positive desk
rituals may save your sanity (and your health).
Try to avoid drowning your body with
caffeine. Coffee or soda may help
you stay awake, but actually causes your body more stress than
needed. Caffeine also causes your body to become
dehydrated. Drinking plenty of water helps you stay awake and
hydrated. Keeping a bottle of water next to you at your desk
will help you meet your daily requirements and stay alert in the
process.
Separate yourself from the cubicle. Try
to get into the habit of stepping away from the desk and stretching
out for a few moments. Refilling your water bottle is a great
way to stretch your limbs, and take a mental break from the
computer. If you cannot get away from the desk, try to look
at a painting on the wall, and stretch out your arms.
Maintain proper hygiene. Washing your
hands after you visit restroom and avoiding sick coworkers will
help your overall health. As you know, being sick and sitting
at the computer makes your day drag on that much longer. If
you do not have quick access to a sink, be sure to invest in some
hand sanitizer. Keyboards, telephones and other office
equipment are breeding grounds for germs, be sure to sanitize your
hands after every contact. If you have a cough, cough into
your shoulder. Far too many people cough into their hands,
(or nothing at all) which spreads germs like wild fire. Be
conscientious of other people's health too.
Use those saved vacation days. Stress
destroys your immune system, causing you to get sick more
frequently. A good way to combat that stress is to use your
much deserved vacation time every now and then. If you create
an extended weekend for yourself, be sure to leave your work at the
workplace. Bringing your work home with you will add to your
stress, and no one wants to be uncomfortable in their own
home.
The number of people working in office settings continues to
grow. Try to remember you have a life outside the office and
you will survive your drawn out work day. Being productive in
keeping your space clean, sanitized and staying hydrated will help
you get through your day with fewer rigors. Try to take a
mental and physical break from your desk by walking around or
stretching those limbs. Remember, you are in control of your
comfort. Start exercising that control.
Until next time -
Bryan Anderson
Switchfast Technologies
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