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Staying Healthy At Work

By Jamie Simpson

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Published: 14Feb2012
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When you have a challenging career, you can ill afford to compromise your health. Keeping yourself in tip-top shape is essential when project deadlines loom and you can't afford to make mistakes. While some people may make the error of pushing themselves to the brink of exhaustion, it's much smarter to stay on your toes by looking after your wellbeing. For most of us, this is easier said than done, but with a few sensible tips, you can ward off sickness and nurture your mind and body into their most productive states. With consistency you may find that your newly improved health actually allows you to enjoy your work more than ever.

Get Your Zzzzz's

Few things are more important to good health than adequate sleep. Those blissful hours we spend in the deep stages of sleep just happen to be when our bodies are repairing themselves. That means that getting a solid seven to eight hours of sleep will do more than clear you mind; those precious hours allow your body to fight off inflammation and disease, so that you wake up feeling truly reinvigorated. You can improve the quality of your sleep by making some simple adjustments to your routine. Start by clearing any unnecessary clutter from your room; television sets, piles of laundry, and errant tea cups should all be evicted. Your bedroom should be a peaceful haven to which you retreat at the end of a long day. Replace old distractions with soft colours, open space, and pleasing scents. Such a restful space will cue your mind to relax as soon as your head hits the pillow. Also, establishing a calming bedtime ritual will assist you in setting aside the cares of a long day so that you may drift off with a clear mind, and wake up more rejuvenated. Finally, make the room a nurturing, comforting space with fluffy comforters, plenty of pillows, and electric radiators to fend off the cold.

Make Time For Movement

The majority of us work in positions that render us sedentary for much of the day. In addition to contributing to expanding waistlines, sitting at our desks makes us more vulnerable to pathogens. Squeezing in an hour of vigorous walking or other activity can counteract the effects of being bound to your desk. Exercise has been proven to lift depression, reduce weight, and most importantly, to wipe out stress. In fact, studies have shown that the addition of regular exercise can even combat the signs of depression. Break up your day and recharge your brain by stretching your legs periodically. While it would be ideal to take a thirty minute walk each day at lunch, simply getting up to do a quick promenade around the office will get your blood flowing and clear your mind. In the long term, regular activity will help your lymphatic circulation. Since the lymph is the body's internal toxin cleansing system, the pumping action that is induced through exercise will aide your immune system, insulating you from sniffles and other bugs.

Clear Air, Clear Mind

Too little attention is paid to the tremendous influence of one's work environment on one's health and productivity. Being too warm or too cold can aggravate allergies, or create unnecessary physical discomfort- both of which can make a work day into a wasted day. Simple investments like electric radiators, fans, and air purifiers can be lifesavers. With good air quality, both body and mind function like well-oiled machines.

Staying healthy at work is the equivalent of looking after one's very job security itself. Using these tips for a more health-friendly lifestyle is, therefore, an investment in your success as well as your body.

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