Reduce The Impact Of Your Desk Job On Your Health

You may not realize it, but your job could be having an impact on your health. From sitting down for long periods of time to staring at a screen all day, it's these simple things that happen daily but could actually have a long-term impact. 

The good news is that making some small changes could help reduce the impact of your desk job on your health. Here's how you can get healthier at work.

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Get up and move

It's easy to spend hour after hour sitting at your desk. Unless you get up for a coffee or to go to the bathroom, you may end up sitting down for several hours at a time. Taking some time to walk around is good for you, and helps you burn a little more energy during the day.

Many people are using standing desks to help them move a little more during the day, improve their posture and burn some calories. If you work from home, you might want to consider getting a walking treadmill to place under your desk so you can get some extra steps in while you work.

If you're experiencing pain in your lower back or your joints as a result of sitting for long periods, you may want to see an osteopath. Click here to learn more about how an osteopath can help. It could be just what you need to help relieve some of those aches and pains.   

Take screen breaks

Your eyes can become tired after staring at a screen for too long, but when your job mostly involves working at a computer, it can be hard to avoid. There are different things you can do to deal with eyestrain, including wearing glasses or using an anti-glare screen.

Screen breaks are very important, and can help you rebalance your vision and avoid some of the other signs of too much screen time, such as headaches and a lack of focus. Short, frequent breaks are recommended, so aim for around 5–10 minutes every hour to give your eyes a good rest.

Avoid the office snacks

Can't resist the office snack table? It could be leading you to put on extra pounds. While there's nothing wrong with a sweet treat now and then, grazing too much could start to impact your diet. Keep some healthier options near your desk to help you avoid temptation, and make sure you have a good breakfast and lunch to help keep hunger away.

Learn how to manage stress 

Dealing with stress at work isn't easy, but if you can find ways of coping with it, you can stop it from impacting your health. Prioritize your mental health to help you find ways of managing stress while also putting your health first.

Your work environment can help you develop some unhealthy habits, but it doesn't have to. By taking some proactive steps to take care of yourself, you can stop your office job from impacting your health.