If you are looking to increase your healthy quotient, but work full-time, sometimes it seems difficult. Here are some small steps to wellness for the office.
Meetings
- Make sure every meeting is equipped with enough water glasses and water for every person in the room. Coffee is nice, but not the most healthy alternative (especially if you put cream and sugar in it). Water is essential, and very helpful for a healthy lifestyle.- If you're serving snacks, make sure to offer at least as many healthy options as sugary/fattening options. Sure, not everyone is going to choose the orange or the mixed nuts, but some of you will, and you will feel better at the end of the day when you don't have a sugar crash.
- If possible, don't schedule meetings back to back; give yourself at least ten minutes to walk back to your office and switch note books. This means that you are not sitting still for hours at a time. That is better for your back (who needs those uncomfortable chairs?) and you get the benefit of the walk.
Exercise
- Take the elevator instead of the stairs if you're able. If you
already do this, turn it up a notch - when no one is around, jog up
those stairs. - Print to a printer that is farther from your desk, and walk to pick up your print jobs.
- When you are making copies, do knee bends or arm circles while you wait.
- Download Workrave on your computer, to remind you not to sit still for more than 60 minutes (it will also give you exercises to do at your desk to help prevent repetitive movement injury).
Lunch and breaks
- Consider taking a walk for your 10 minute break, or even during your lunch break. Your co-workers may be interested in joining you. You'd be surprised how well this activity reduces stress and rejuvenates you.Visit my page: www.wellnessgirlproducts.com
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