We are probably one of the professionals who spend the most hours a day sitting at the computer. And it is that most of our work is developed individually, in our studio and away from large crowds, something that is not strange. To be able to perform at our best it is necessary that we find ourselves in a cozy and attractive workplace, where it is easy for us to concentrate and that above all offers us comfort.
Where we stand on a daily basis is important, and ignoring it can lead to health problems. Postural hygiene is something that all of us who, due to our work, are forced to remain in the same position for long periods of time, must take into account. Most vertebral dysfunctions and alterations are caused by adopting inappropriate positions and forcing our body to remain in an unnatural way. In addition, it is important that we know that these irregularities are not only caused by our body posture, but that emotional factors are also important. Stress, anxiety or nervousness are reflected in our body and create long-lasting tensions that are not healthy. That is why today we are going to dedicate this article to give you some tips on how to fix these problems and solve them in the healthiest and most successful way.
Avoid being sedentary and dedicate at least one hour a day to moving around or practicing some kind of sport
Hippocrates said that everything you have and use ends up developing, while everything you have and not used ends up atrophying. We can speak of sedentary lifestyle as a lack of physical activity on a regular and continuous basis that occurs when we spend less than 30 minutes a day practicing exercise and less than three days a week. When this happens and is prolonged in time, the consequences are very destructive, keep in mind that human beings naturally need to exercise and move to stay in the best conditions. The problems that a sedentary lifestyle causes are more serious than you tend to think and of course also revert to the mental and psychological state.
Stay positive and try to manage stress
Many times this can become a utopia, especially when we need to carry out many projects simultaneously. In these cases, try to find alternatives such as postponing delivery dates and if this is not possible, remember that nerves never solve anything, but rather create problems and hinder your work rhythm.
Choose carefully the furniture for your office or study
The chair in which you sit regularly is very important, keep in mind that you will spend 95% of your working hours in it. There are a lot of office chairs that have ergonomic solutions and that adapt perfectly to our needs and positions. It is important that we have one that can be regulated and adapted as much as possible. Try to find a chair that allows you to modify the inclination of the backrest (if possible we should look for one that has a modular backrest that is adaptable to the curvature of the spine), the height and that has armrests. Here are some examples of comfortable and attractive chairs that are ideal for graphic designers and other professionals who like us spend long periods of time sitting in an office:
Take care of your diet
If work forces you to spend a large part of your time in front of the computer, try not to neglect at least your diet. Make sure your diet is rich in all kinds of nutrients and avoid fast food as much as possible.
There is life beyond work!
Especially entrepreneurs and freelancers are overwhelmed by the needs of their business and try to be very productive by assuming excessive working hours. The truth is that it is proven that if we give up our leisure and rest times this will not only have a negative impact on our health but also on our production rate. This can become counterproductive and if work takes up 90% of your time you have a problem. Do not give up your downtimes and take advantage of them to do something that you like to simply relax.