Daily stress takes a toll. Long days at work in front of a computer can result in insomnia, stiffness, pain and headaches. In this three-part series we will explore a variety of ways of relieving stress that will help you get more balance in your life.
Use computer software or a small , kitchen timer set to go off every hour to remind your to get up and stretch, get something to drink, or grab a healthy snack.
Bookmark these sites for stretching exercises you can do at your desk when you just can’t take a break or you want to supplement your hourly breaks.
http://www.unh.edu/hr/pod/pdfs/Computer_stretches.pdf (Can be downloaded and printed.)
http://www.handhealthresources.com/Solutions%20Pages/Exercises.htm
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/oehs/Computer-Stretch-Exercises.cfm
To learn more about life balance see my book “Work for a Living & Still Be Free to Live” or my CD set “Sailing From Burnout to Balance and Bounty” at http://eileenmcdargh.com/shop_books.html and http://eileenmcdargh.com/shop_cds_tapes.html