1. Healthy Office Habits

2. For many, the office routine is practically second nature: wake up, commute to work,
chug through a five hour day, commute back home, repeat. However, sitting or standing
for 8 hours a day at your desk is undoubtedly detrimental for your health.
Research has repeatedly reported that sitting for 11 hours or more a day makes a person
four times more likely to die within a three year span, whereas those who sit fewer hours
are morel likely to live longer and healthier lives.
Aside from maintaining a healthy diet and consistent exercise routine, is there anything
else that you can do to ensure your body’s well-being? Here are a few guidelines for you
to follow to combat the consequences of a sedentary, office lifestyle.

3. 1. Give your brain a break.
Often, life at the office is not physically demanding, but mentally
draining. The pressure to meet tight deadlines can not only take a
toll on your mental happiness, but also on your body’s physical
comfort. The effects of stress are never positive. People who are
stressed out are less productive and energetic in the workspace—
characteristics that no boss appreciates in his or her employees.

4. a. To reduce stress, it is recommended that you create a “zen” space in
your office. Keep a plant, goldfish, or a couple of sentimental pictures in
your cubicle; such desk items will, guaranteed, make you feel more at
ease in your office space. The more relaxed you feel at work, the more
level-headed you will be when completing important work-related
tasks.
b. Take full advantage of the office supplies around you during your
work breaks. You can use an office chair to stretch your abs, back and
legs (ergonomic office furniture is great for these exercises). It might
sound totally silly, but you can even use a bunch of copy paper to do
arm lift-ups! Don’t forget to stretch your neck and wrists as well. All of
these exercises are crucial to your body’s well-being.

5. 2. Drink lots of water.
Make sure that you are drinking enough water to keep
yourself hydrated. Water helps each cell in your body
absorb nutrients and expel waste products. Moreover,
drinking water can help you lose weight! Sitting for long
periods of time makes you easily gain weight around
your waist and legs. Water can help suppresses your
appetite, so that you don’t mindlessly snack and pack on
the pounds!

6. 3. Eat right
Keep some healthy break room supply snacks with you while
working. Popping a cherry tomato or baby carrot into your hungry
mouth might quell the urge to purchase a Snickers at the vending
machine.
4. Keep germs away from you!
To keep germs away from you, follow these tips: (1) wipe your desk
with disinfectant wipes; (2) don’t eat at your desk without a paper
plate or paper towel; (3) wash your hands before and after leaving
work; and (4) sanitize often.