Posture, hydration ... Ten ways to feel better while working

Chronic pain, sleep disorders… The consequences of stress at work are numerous - IStock / City Presse Whether it is on the premises of his company or at home working from home, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the days can be alike: hours and hours spent at his desk, in front of his computer. We often come out sore. And in the long run, sitting can cause serious health problems. How to improve this daily life? Here are ten things to do without delay. Aerate For those

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Whether it is on the premises of his company or at home working from home, because of the coronavirus pandemic, the days can be alike: hours and hours spent at his desk, in front of his computer.

We often come out sore.

And in the long run, sitting can cause serious health problems.

How to improve this daily life?

Here are ten things to do without delay.

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For those who are face-to-face, offices are often polluted places.

The reflex is to regularly ventilate the room in order to re-oxygenate it and eliminate bad odors.

Especially since it is a recommendation in the face of the coronavirus.

It is also useful to do this when working from home.

Protect your back ...

Comfort is a right for employees.

Do not hesitate to ask for an ergonomic seat, adjusted to your height and, ideally, equipped with armrests.

Sit well back to support your back.

When working at the computer, position yourself squarely in front of the screen, with your elbows always resting flat on the desk.

... and his eyes

Sitting poorly can also cause eye strain and headaches.

Screen work is particularly painful.

At least once an hour, take a few minutes to practice a little eye gym session.

Slowly move these to the right, to the left, then up and down.

Finish the exercise by squinting.

To massage

In order to calm an incipient headache, indulge in a massage of your face.

Place your index fingers on each side of the nose, at the inner corner of the eye, and massage in a circular fashion.

Repeat the same gesture but, this time, on the top of the temple.

By improving blood circulation, these massages also prevent the appearance of wrinkles.

Stretch

Once or twice a day, chase away the accumulated tensions.

Extend your legs with your tiptoes facing you.

Release and repeat 5 times.

Stretch your back by pushing your arms forward, palms together outward, while breathing out, then upward while inhaling.

To soften your neck, touch your shoulder with your right ear, then your left.

Then make semicircles forward.

But never do it backwards so as not to traumatize your necks.

Take useful breaks

Every two hours, take a 10-minute break, forcing yourself out of your seat.

Hydrate yourself

You can also take advantage of the break to fill a bottle of water or make yourself an herbal tea.

Drinking a liter and a half of water a day is necessary, and even more so if you work in a sitting position.

By facilitating the drainage of tissues, drinking regularly during the day, preferably in small sips, will allow you to eliminate the toxins accumulated by stress.

Muscle your legs ...

While working out, it is possible to improve your blood circulation and strengthen your calves.

Sitting back in the seat, back straight, stomach tight, place a large book on your thighs.

Step into demi-pointe shoes and lift your heels.

Hold the position for a few seconds and release.

Do 5 sets of 20 movements.

... and your arms

Again, without your work suffering, take a few minutes to strengthen your triceps, time to read your emails, for example.

Sitting on the edge of your chair, your fingers crocheting the seat, lift your buttocks.

While inhaling, bend your elbows, tightening them behind the back, so as to lower the bust slightly.

Breathe out and extend your arms.

Do 2 sets of 20 movements.

Go green

Green plants are a recognized stress reliever.

The oxygen they produce also improves concentration.

Some even have the reputation of "cleaning up" the air: ficus, philodendron, dracaena, ivy, chlorophytum ... Do not hesitate to place some around you.

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