My main woes are wrist pain and strained eyes!
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My main woes are wrist pain and strained eyes!
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Mental health is definitely important. At one of my previous jobs, I had to stop doing overtime every day (to the chagrin of my manager), I actually took sick time when I needed it and used holiday when I wanted it, not when it was convenient for them (obviously being at least courteous towards releases and not taking the mick).
Nowadays it's the weight I struggle with. I also broke my leg at the start of last year and I'm still trying to bounce back from that. I've gained a few stone over the last year even though my diet is fairly acceptable.
I would like workplaces, especially those that have sedentary jobs like ours, to really promote activity and allow time to go to the gym/run/bike or whatever, as it would be beneficial to them as a company too.
Yes, I won almost 20kg since I work in a desk :(
You just need to train your lower back and glute muscles.
I worked at a company for most of 2019 that would consistently work me > 70 hour works. My mental health diminished. I was angry and agitated all the time, to the dismay of everyone who came into contact with me.
In addition, my physical health diminished. I started eating foods that were more convenient, staying up later, and generally not exercising.
I learned from this experience, that you can't be successful if you're not taking care of yourself first. That applies to your professional and personal life.
God, yes! Absolutely.
That eye strain is real.
As is the digital addiction and attention fragmentation (less focused work, more multi-tasking)
I also deal constantly with weight issues, anxiety and stress as a result of work hours, travel and routines that don't necessarily create clear boundaries or healthy habits. All of these are things that can be fixed with mindfulness, self-care and discipline. And on paper that sounds easy. But when you juggle work, parenting, home and a dozen other responsibilities, it gets harder to find the time to plan and execute these in an intentional way.
Two things that help:
The thing I am working most on is self-care. We live in a workaholic culture where peer pressure can be strong and it takes a lot of willpower and self-esteem to be okay with making choices that are right for you. Still very much a WIP for me so if others have tips, I'm here to listen.
I felt this ... all the way ❤️
First, I sit too much now, and it's been taking a toll. I've not been able to get a proper standing desk from work, and I never think to just put it in my wish farm, save up, and get the one I want since I work from home most days. Actually, I'm going to pause and do that now.
Done! I'm looking at this 47" converter from FlexiSpot.
Sitting kills us. Your bottom isn't actually a load-bearing surface, so it's an unnatural position for the body to be in. Since reading Becoming a Supple Leopard, I'm convinced that the reason people start complaining about getting old and feeling lower back pain, sciatic pain, numbness, etc. is because we spend so much of our lives sitting that it seems natural. Your hip flexors become shorter and begin to constantly pull on your lower back and a dozen other places, inflammation becomes an issues, and generally, life begins to suck until some day you are elderly and unable to stand upright. </ soapbox>
I start feeling better after a few weeks of consistent work at the gym, and the issue wasn't really present when I had the standing desk.
Second, I've developed some fairly rounded shoulders in the past year. It's manageable/correctable with face pulls in the gym or the resistance bands I keep at my desk, but I'm inconsistent. It's funny to me that the same condition can come from being that person that only goes to the gym to show off a big bench press without working the opposing muscles or just sitting hunched at a keyboard. There are some wearables that remind you about your posture, but I haven't tried them. Let me know if you're into this, because I'd love to hear about your experience!
I can't put all the blame on the job, of course. I haven't been working out consistently since leaving the Army almost a year ago. You become the people you surround yourself with, and I lost my fitness support network when I left. I need to link up with the folks at TeamRWB. I joined over a year ago, but I haven't made it to a single meetup. With ADHD, out of sight, out of mind is more real than ever.
Lastly, @jess , I had some pretty bad wrist pain until I bought these two things:
If I could find a mechanical/customizable keyboard with this shape, my day would be made. Also, I have the wired version of this trackball for secure facilities, and I think my wireless is actually a Logitech. I'm the weird guy at the office for having them, but I just found them to be more comfortable for my wrists.
My previous job did, yes. Stress can manifest in weird ways. I used to get headaches, cramps and overall soreness.
Hard to tell.
I had my first PC with 10 and sat in front of screens for years before I started to work in front of them.
I need glasses, which probably comes from this? Otherwise I feel pretty okay. Could probably use a bit more exercise and a bit less alcohol, haha.
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