Working from home can cause more stress than working in an office. This stress can lead to poor health and certain diseases. Here are some tips and tricks for staying well when working remotely.

1. HOW TO STAY
ACTIVE WHEN
YOU WORK FROM
HOME
Y O U ’ V E G O T T O M O V E I T :

2. Stress can run high during a regular work day. It can be
even higher in our current, uncertain climate. That
doesn’t mean you should get stuck in your office chair
without moving all day in an effort to frantically meet
deadlines. You have to get up and do something.
Multiple studies show sitting for lengthy periods can
be connected to poor posture, circulation, heart
disease, high blood pressure and obesity. None of that
is good for you.
Don’t worry. There are easy ways to step away from
your home office and move around throughout the day.
Mindfulness 101 | Meditation

3. DON’T SIT FOR CALLS
Get a good wireless headset so you can stretch,
pace and move whenever possible while on a call.
Yes, turning your camera on is important for social
interaction, but for calls where you don’t need to
be at your desk to use the camera, step away and
get moving. Embrace the freedom. Stroll around
your office and the hallway while talking. Get
those steps in!

4. Get out of your chair and stand while
working, if your setup allows it. But, bear
in mind, standing all day can also cause
fatigue. Make sure you’re actively using
your standing time. Don’t stay still.
Move. It’s easy to do a couple of squats
every hour and challenge yourself while
doing it. Don’t forget to sit down
occasionally to change your position
and take the weight off your feet, knees
and legs.
USE A STANDING DESK WISELY

5. DRINK WATER
Stay hydrated, but pace yourself.
Using a regular-size glass for water
will encourage you to walk away and
refill the glass. You’re not in the
office, so you don’t need to use that
giant jug to track your water intake
with fewer trips to the water cooler.
Getting up to fill that smaller cup will
increase your movement and your
steps.

6. STRETCH OR WORKOUT AT LUNCH
Add a brief stretching session or workout as part of your regular lunch hour routine.
(Yes...you should still take lunch while working remotely). YouTube has many quick
5- to 10-minute yoga stretching videos. Make sure to stretch your shoulders and
back before returning to your chair. Once you start doing this on a regular basis,
you’ll notice the difference and will be glad you got your workout done.

7. FINAL THOUGHTS
Staying active on the job is crucial. When you stick to your traditional
work schedule and don’t take regular breaks, you might sacrifice your
physical and emotional health. You need to know how to stay active at
work.The trick is to keep moving throughout the day. Stand, walk,
pace, stretch or even take a quick jog around the block at lunch. Don’t
get stuck in your chair!

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