.... says it all!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Sitting
Following are a few guidelines for sitting - whether at work, study,
Keep the computer mouse close enough that the elbow remains close in to the body.
Do you suffer from "mouse creep", where you arm ends up extended? Then I recommend adding a little blue-tak (removeable putty) to the bottom of your mouse mat and placing it in close to the keyboard, so your elbow is at your waist. There's a high chance you will automatically keep the mouse on the mouse-pad and therefore work more ergonomically.
Distribute all frequently used desk items evenly between left and right hand’s reach
Keep feet comfortably flat on the floor - don't cross your legs. Use a foot-rest if your feet don't reach the floor.
Men: don't keep your wallet in your back pocket when sitting as it gives you an unbalanced seat.
Ensure the chair has a relatively high and straight back rest, which is well adjusted and use a lumbar support. Check the seat tilt and arm-rest height also. For more ergonomic tips check out: http://www.ergonomics.com.au/pages/400_useful_info/420_how_to_sit.htm
Do not hold the phone receiver between shoulder and ear – use a headset.
Also stand up on long phone calls, or when you don't have to be in front of your computer screen ... the change helps relieve stresses on your body.
Other things to do:
* walk the long way to the toilet, kitchen, meeting room etc;
* stretch every hour - even a few minutes will help;
* when walking, turn your hand so your thumb is pointing forward. This gently externally rotates your shoulder (backwards);
* transporting your laptop? Don't carry a heavy bag on one shoulder. Use a well-balanced back-pack, using both straps, or a bag-on-wheels;
* when travelling to or from work practise your pelvic-floor and gluteal (butt muscle) activation exercises ... both boys and girls please!
Keep the computer mouse close enough that the elbow remains close in to the body.
Do you suffer from "mouse creep", where you arm ends up extended? Then I recommend adding a little blue-tak (removeable putty) to the bottom of your mouse mat and placing it in close to the keyboard, so your elbow is at your waist. There's a high chance you will automatically keep the mouse on the mouse-pad and therefore work more ergonomically.
Distribute all frequently used desk items evenly between left and right hand’s reach
Keep feet comfortably flat on the floor - don't cross your legs. Use a foot-rest if your feet don't reach the floor.
Men: don't keep your wallet in your back pocket when sitting as it gives you an unbalanced seat.
Ensure the chair has a relatively high and straight back rest, which is well adjusted and use a lumbar support. Check the seat tilt and arm-rest height also. For more ergonomic tips check out: http://www.ergonomics.com.au/pages/400_useful_info/420_how_to_sit.htm
Do not hold the phone receiver between shoulder and ear – use a headset.
Also stand up on long phone calls, or when you don't have to be in front of your computer screen ... the change helps relieve stresses on your body.
Other things to do:
* walk the long way to the toilet, kitchen, meeting room etc;
* stretch every hour - even a few minutes will help;
* when walking, turn your hand so your thumb is pointing forward. This gently externally rotates your shoulder (backwards);
* transporting your laptop? Don't carry a heavy bag on one shoulder. Use a well-balanced back-pack, using both straps, or a bag-on-wheels;
* when travelling to or from work practise your pelvic-floor and gluteal (butt muscle) activation exercises ... both boys and girls please!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Tips to Stay Young n Happy
I KNOW this is one of those clutter things on the web, but it's great philosophy! Let's practice this in 2008 (and beyond)...
1. Throw out nonessential numbers.
This includes age, weight, and height.
Let the doctors worry about them.. That is why you pay them.
2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.
Never let the brain get idle.
'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
4. Enjoy the simple things
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with him or her!
6. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself.
LIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
--
"It's not the situation, but whether we react
(negative) or respond (positive) to the situation that's important"
Zig Ziglar
1. Throw out nonessential numbers.
This includes age, weight, and height.
Let the doctors worry about them.. That is why you pay them.
2. Keep only cheerful friends.
The grouches pull you down.
(Keep this in mind if you are one of those grouches!)
3. Keep learning:
Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever.
Never let the brain get idle.
'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!
4. Enjoy the simple things
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and lots of time with him or her!
6. The tears happen:
Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourself.
LIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love:
Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever.
Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health:
If it is good, preserve it.
If it is unstable, improve it.
If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips.
Take a trip to the mall, even to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
--
"It's not the situation, but whether we react
(negative) or respond (positive) to the situation that's important"
Zig Ziglar
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