Keeping a Healthy Work Environment
Posted June 26th, 2017
Most Americans spend a lot of time at work. Surveys show most people work almost 50 hours a week. Spending that much time at the office can have a definite effect on your health, contributing to higher levels of stress and lower levels of exercise.
But, there is good news. There are things you can do to maintain a healthy environment at the office. Here are a few ways to do it.
1. Make the most of breaks
When you take a break, get away from your desk. Don’t just continue to sit there. Get some physical activity, such as walking or calisthenics or stretching exercises.
2. Eat healthy snacks
Instead of making a run to the vending machine for a candy bar, eat some fruit instead.
3. Walk during meetings
This may not always be possible, but when you can do it, get out and walk while meeting with colleagues or supervisors. Walking is one of the best ways to improve your cardiovascular system, and you don’t even have to walk fast. Not only that, studies have shown that people are 60 percent more creative and are able to communicate better when they are walking.
4. Meditate
The benefits of meditating are also proven. It helps to reduce stress, to focus better, and even improves your physical well being and mood. What’s more, you don’t need a lot of time to do it. Ten or 15 minutes is all that it takes – just about the time of a work break.
5. Lobby for an office gym
Studies show that people who exercise regularly spend about $1,000 less in healthcare every year. That alone should be enough reason for a gym. But the gym does not have to be anything elaborate – a few all-purpose exercise machines and treadmills for people to use during lunch break or maybe even after work.
6. Keep workspaces neat
Studies have shown that people who are organized are more productive. Having a well organized workspace also helps to reduce stress because you know where everything is.
7. Keep the office well ventilated
When was the last time you changed the air filter in your heating and air conditioning unit. Having clean air is important, especially for people with allergies. Studies have shown that reducing indoor air pollution improves work performance.
8. Don’t eat at your desk
When you work through lunch, you usually just grab whatever is available to curb your appetite, and it usually isn’t anything good. By going to the lunch room to eat, you can ensure that you eat something healthy.
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