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Staying Healthy While Working on the Computer

I have so many things to share with you as I have been researching, reading and writing about being healthy for many years now. What's changed is that this time, I'm taking it to a higher level by obtaining Perfect Health.

Most of us need to work in order to survive. I am a stay-at-home homeschooling mom and sometimes I need to work on the computer too. However, we all know that working on the computer for many hours can lead to poor health. This lead to do some light research on how to stay healthy while working on the computer. This is what I do:

Work on the floor

We don't have a lot of furniture so I work on the floor. I purchased a small table from Daiso and put my laptop on it to work. The problem with this is my posture. Being a yoga practitioner, I looked for better working positions. I found this blog post: http://bit.ly/2yDVmOk

I do the cross-legged position, V-legs position and squatting position alternately changing every 5 minutes. I have a timer on hand. 

I also make sure that my back is straight and that I am breathing properly. Sometimes I hold my breath unconsciously when I'm working. Be aware of your breathing while you are working as you may be holding it. 

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Be aware of your breathing while you are working as you may be holding it. 

Water breaks

I take lots of water breaks. I purposely don't put a glass of water on my table so that I will be forced to stand up, walk and get my water. I drink about 2-3 times in an hour. Sometimes it's just a sip, sometimes I drink half a glass. 

Use protective glasses

Scientists haven't done a lot of research yet on the effects of blue light to our eyes but initial studies show they are harmful especially on young children's eyes. We have invested in protective glasses. One for my husband, one for me and one for my son. I wear my glasses when I face the laptop. My son is not allowed to use gadgets without his glasses on.



Regular stretches

I stretch every 20 minutes and take a break. I walk around or talk to my son or we cuddle. We sometimes just dance around for a few minutes. Just do something to get your mind off work. 

This are the things that I do to make working better. Do you have any more tips? I'd love to hear them! 





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