5 Tips to Improve Your Health at Work

Avoid those snacks, take a walk during lunch, and clean that keyboard, and you’re on your way to a healthier workday.

One of the most common excuses people cite for not being in good shape relates to not having the time or the energy to do what it takes to be healthy. This is particularly true of working professionals.

 Here are a few ways employees can do regularly to ensure they stay healthy.

1. Eat sensibly.

Most office goers complain that they don’t have time to maintain a healthy and sensible lifestyle. While it is also true that we all depend on junk food or calorific treats. It’s important to workout daily. Moderation is key. You do not need to completely forget about junk food; just limit its consumption.

2. Drink plenty of water.

Being immersed in work means losing track of how much water you are drinking in your whole day. Dehydration can cause ill effects. It’s important to intake six to eight glasses of water every day. Eating fresh, juicy fruits is a great way to beat dehydration and hunger pangs.

3. Restrict your caffeine intake.

Many office dwellers may find it impossible to get through their day without consuming caffeinated beverages.

This is okay as long as you practice moderation. Try to curb your caffeine consumption. Also, you can omit the use of sugar and cream in your coffee, and cut those calories.

4. Maintain good posture.

Maintaining good posture all day requires conscious effort. Most employees, who use computers, stare into their screen for hours and slowly get drawn into it. This means they stretch their neck forward, which puts pressure on the neck and the spine. This can be avoided with the help of certain desk exercises. The most popular one entails chin retractions – or making a fake double chin — to support the neck and upper back.

5. Take frequent breaks.

We always want to finish our work before time so we kept ourselves busy at work. But this affects your health badly, you should take breaks in between your busy schedule. Taking a break it doesn’t mean going out or starts gossiping. You may think that taking a break will waste your time, but taking a break can actually be productive.