Working on computers and desks

People are spending more and more time in front of computers and on desks absorbed into the files and worksheets and end up with craned necks. So, what is the remedy? While you are sitting in front of the computer, it is always useful to learn typing because it helps the person to focus on the screen instead of keyboard. This way you don't have to spend whole time straining yourself looking at the keys. This way your neck is not bending over. While working on the files and worksheets, use a slanting board (like the drawing boards or the boards seen at the architects offices) or some accessory which you can use to place the files to look at them easily instead of bending over them. Always work in good lighting areas and make maximum use of the day light. It is good for the body too. And, take frequent breaks while working so that your body is not cramped into one position for a longer period of time. 

Also, it is very important that you do not bend over anythign unless you are bending to pick up something. Do not ever sit hunched up or slump while sitting. It makes you look fat, unconfident and really unattractive. Sitting in the upright position indicates you are attentive.

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Keep your head parallel to the ground

Well, you might think that you are doing that but most of the times, your neck is bent over whatever you are doing. So, take care and avoid doing that. Instead, use your eyes to look at the whatever you are doing unless you are really bending over something. Do not drop and bend your neck separately. Ideally, your head and neck should always be at 90 degrees to the ground even while you are working on a computer. Yes, that is why it is advantageous to learn typing. (In case you think I know typing, no I don't!!) But, I am not preaching here, just stating a simple fact of how it should be. Keep the head portion straight even while walking. It is not always if you notice. But, refrain from putting your nose in the air, trust me some people do that!!! Probably, they don't know. And, some slump their necks which makes them look unconfident. So, both positions are dangerous. See that you are not overdoing either. 

An added advantage of this position is that it draws attention to your neck even if it is not that long and makes you look slimmer overall. Btw, if you do this regularly, you will see an immediate change int he shape of your neck too. There is a reduction in the fat deposit in the neck area and it makes you look taller and confident.

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Body Postures and Health Issues

Hey guys!!! I was watching Femina Miss India today (I know I'm late so just felt like catching up). One thing which you notice very soon in these kinds of pageant contests is the carriage of the contestants. They not only talk well and look beautiful but carry themselves pretty well and a major part of that comes with their body postures. Body Posture is a study in a itself and it is extremely important to maintain a good posture. A good posture can make you look thinner, appear taller and enhance your personality; not to mention help you in losing your weight and increases your confidence levels. 

Personally, I did try for a week or so maintaining a proper sitting posture with straight back and no slumping at all and honestly, I could tell the difference in my weight, in my height and carriage and also it helped me relieve some of the stress too. Now, I do work on computer a lot and so do a lot of my friends and peers and almost everyone today spends a lot of time on computers. And, of course, its not very easy to sit in front of computers in the swivel chairs so we tend to lose the correct posture after a certain amount of time. And, then there is a matter of office furniture (or a lack of it!!) and we do tend to forget to relax while working on the computer. Yes, concentrating for a long time on computers does play havoc with the minds too in increasing the stress and making us forgetful. So, we forget that we can relax ourselves of the strain by getting up from the chair or looking beyond the screen in front of us. Oh, btw, in case you think getting bigger screen is better, let me tell you bigger the screen more is the strain coz you are very close to the screen. 

So, one of my friend always keeps on complaining about back pain or leg aches or wrist strains or neck-shoulder stiffness and she sits in front of the computer for like 8 hours a day on average. I know its lot less if we compare to some of the software geeks but still it is a lot and I do not blame our work for that coz our work can be divided into two parts - in front of computer and away from computer. So, one just have to remember to stay away from computer when not needed. But, then I am not even blaming my friend!!! Its just that the workplace is designed so. Not fair at all. 

Then, there is another of the lady who has all sorts of medical issues just due to the bad furniture in her office. She is pretty short so when she sits in a swivel chair, her legs don't reach the ground so they just remain hanging. Now, you might be aware that no part of your body should be left hanging because the blood circulation stops in those parts of the body. Same thing happened with her legs and now her legs are pretty much weak. Not fair at all, right?? Offices should take care of their employees too.

Now, the next generation is all addicted to video games and computers and who has any time to go outdoors and play some games and have fun!!! The social life today has become restricted to facebook and twitter. So, body problems are bound to arise. How to prevent all these kinds of problems??? Watch out for the next post.

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