In today’s world, everything seems to be getting busier and busier. For those who work in office environments, doing desk work from morning to evening, encountering health problems while working such as body aches, neck and spine problems, eye strain or nervous tension is becoming more and more common. Here are 5 simple habits that can help you stay healthy during busy working hours:
1. Eat breakfast regularly:
Breakfast is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. A nutritious breakfast will give you enough energy for the first half of the working day and at the same time limit snacking at the office. It seems simple but many office workers skip breakfast every day, especially those who start work very early or those who work far away and have to spend a lot of time commuting.
2. Drink enough water:
Doctors recommend that office workers drink 8 to 10 small glasses of water (about 1.5 liters of water) every day, especially those who have to communicate a lot (talking directly or over the phone). The feeling of fatigue and lethargy that office workers often experience (especially in the afternoon) is often caused by dehydration in the body. In addition to drinking enough water, eating foods with water at lunch such as apples, oranges, and melons also helps your body absorb enough water.
3. Eat a moderate lunch:
Lunch is an important meal that provides you with energy to get through the remaining half of the working day. However, we should not eat too much at noon. A nutritious lunch is necessary for a working day. However, if you eat too much at lunch, it will easily lead to fatigue in the afternoon due to eating a lot and then sitting in the same place all afternoon. Therefore, we should choose a suitable meal to ensure nutrition for the body without falling into the above situation.
4. Take a break when feeling stressed:
In a busy working environment, falling into a state of stress is "normal" for employees. In particular, many people who have worked for a long time often think that they are "used to" such a feeling of stress. However, experts advise that even for experienced employees, a few minutes of mental relaxation when feeling stressed at work is very necessary. Although you may be used to feeling stressed every day, if this situation occurs continuously and lasts for a long time, it will gradually create negative changes to your health and psychology (insomnia, loss of appetite, hot temper...etc.). Experts also share that looking at beautiful pictures of nature is a very effective form of stress reduction if you can only take a short break of a few minutes.
5. Exercise regularly:
A very bad habit of office workers is sitting still for a long time. This not only creates a feeling of stagnation for the body but can also lead to health problems such as back pain, neck pain, fat accumulation or even spinal degeneration and bone and joint diseases. Experts advise workers to exercise as much as possible at work if the job allows. You can set a timer to stand up and exercise every 45 minutes of work, just 1 minute of exercise can help the body and mind relax, while reducing the risk of spinal diseases.
Busy work often makes us get caught up in the work cycle and neglect to take care of our health. If you feel like you are falling into this situation, follow the above advice to have a healthy lifestyle and work, both physically and mentally!
according to hongngoc hospital