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4 Minimize 5 Banish bad 6 Sit up straight,

multitasking
and stretch it out
thoughts
It might feel like second Negative thought patterns – Subjecting our bodies to poor
nature, but reaching to check along the lines of “I’m not postures and long hours of
Instagram while you’re working good enough,” “I totally messed sitting seriously affects our
on that big PowerPoint (while up this project,” “I don’t deserve health. Check out our guide to

blasting Taylor Swift from your to be here” – hampers our going ergo for tips on setting
headphones) only serves to performance and self-esteem. up an ergonomic work station,
fragment your focus and reduce The next time you feel yourself or set up a standing desk to

your productivity. While at work, heading down that slippery combat the dangerous effects
focus on the essentials; replying slope, learn to recognize, of a sedentary lifestyle. If
to Facebook messages (and debunk, and improve you’re feeling stiff, these easy
that overstuffed email inbox) irrational thoughts using office exercises offer a boost
can wait. this journal technique. of mid-day movement to beat

back pain.

7 Catch up
on ZZZs

Sleep: we can’t have a good day without it. Poor sleep is associated with higher stress levels,
increased blood pressure, attention lapses, and reduced efficiency. If you’re having trouble

hitting the hay, talk to your health care practitioner about supplementing with melatonin to
help regulate your sleep cycle.

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