WORK SMARTER NOT HARDER: Make Your Desk a Healthier & More Comfortable Work Space

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Work shouldn’t actually hurt, right? Here are some easy ways to truly Work Smarter, and more comfortably – Not Harder.

If your body hurts after a long day at work, ignoring that could lead to a work-related injury. Believe it or not, desk jobs, more often than physical jobs, pose health problems.

So, have you ever tried “The 90-90-90 Rule”? Make sure you sit with your hips, elbows, and ankles all at 90 degrees. This keeps your neck and back from hurting. Or, invest in a desk which can convert from a sitting-oriented surface to a standing workspace. You’ll feel more energetic, and possibly lose weight, by burning more calories, each day.

Also, “The 20-20-20 Rule” should be implemented every 20 minutes. Walk 20 feet in 20 seconds to keep yourself moving, your body warmed and active.

Finally, “Eyes Not Always on the Prize”: Look away from your computer often – and make sure your computer isn’t in front of a window. This can cause your eyes to become abnormally fatigued, overly tired. And: Positioning your desk directly under light may also cause serious eye strain.