The hidden hazards of the office job
Compared to a job like deep-sea welding, working in an office behind a desk seems like a pretty safe career move. You might think that there's little chance for injury, but don't forget that there are still are a few dangers: Weight gain from inactivity, depleted eyesight, poor posture, and let's not forget probability of severe mid-afternoon fatigue.
Divine Caroline has some excellent rules for avoiding some of the dangers of the desk job:
- The 20/20 Rule - Save your eyesight by looking away from your computer every 20 minutes for 20 seconds at something three feet away.
- The Floating Mouse Rule - When moving your mouse, move your whole arm instead of just your wrist.
- The Mini-break Rule - take a 30 to 60 second break every 30 minutes -- use this time to take a short walk or do some stretches.
They have even more excellent tips to share ... click here for more info.
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9-15-2008 @ 3:26PM
tam said...
Geeze I just read the list and I'm doing everything wrong - i thought I had some of it right. Here's another thought for everyone also concerned about their spreading rear cargo area - I get up every once in a while and just do small, controlled jumps. (With a slight bend in the knees, and coming off the floor by say 6 inches.) It immediately gets your heart moving which means oxygen to your brain. Finish it off with some butt squeezes when you sit back down.
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