High-Stress Levels And Weight Gain
High-stress levels and weight gain, or difficulty losing weight, tend to go hand in hand. Make an effort to work more efficiently, sit comfortably, and get active during your day.
The more productive you can be during your set work hours, the more time you can spend in your personal life focusing on getting fit and doing activities that you enjoy.
High-stress levels and weight gain
Release tension
Listening to some of your favorite music during a break can help to boost your mood. Put together a playlist of songs that make you feel happy and relaxed, and make an effort to listen to a few of them throughout the day. Another great way to release tension is to perform simple stretches at your desk throughout the day to relieve any tight muscles.
Get up often
Set your phone to beep every hour and spend at least five minutes per hour out of your seat. You don’t necessarily have to leave the office. Just getting up and standing will help to relieve tight muscles and improve your circulation.
Meditate
Meditation is a good option for reducing your stress level at work. Spending some time disconnecting from the chaos of life, attempting to quiet your mind and be in a calm state of awareness, may help you to focus and become more productive at work.
Sit correctly
Try adjusting your chair so that your lower back is properly supported. A correctly adjusted chair will reduce the strain on your back. Your knees should be slightly lower than your hips and your feet should be flat on the floor. If having your feet on the floor is awkward, you can use a footrest, which lets you rest your feet at a level that’s comfortable.
Socialize
Spending your lunch or coffee break with a colleague gives you a great opportunity to disconnect from your workload. Often, when we take a break by ourselves, we’ll cut it short, spend the time worrying, or not take a break at all.
Have a no-work conversation rule, and instead have fun connecting and getting to know your co-workers better. Taking regular, scheduled breaks may help you to be more effective when you’re at your desk. If possible, add some form of activity to each break. Walking or taking the stairs is a great starting point.
