The Secret to Office Stamina
Wednesday, February 14th, 2007As many millions of people around the world spend eight or more hours a day in offices, it is no surprise that ‘office stress’ is a common cause of many chronic well-being and vision problems. However it is reassuring to know we can greatly reduce the stress we find there.
One of the key factors involves awareness of what particular daily and hourly occurrences are causing strain on the body, eyes and mind. You can take note of what environmental factors around you most influence your ability to think clearly and stay relaxed. Then make any changes you can towards reducing this effect. By increasing your comfort and reducing stress, you will find that you and your body are happier, and your work performance will improve!
Posture awareness is very important. Make sure your seating is good and supports your lower back. Adjust the height of your chair relative to your writing or typing surface to achieve the most comfort. Feet should reach the floor or be otherwise supported. Are you sitting straight? Use a special (more…)