Keeping Healthy While at Your Desk

If you work in an office where you sit all day at a computer or on the internet phone service, you might want to pay attention. It can actually be hazardous for your health to sit for such long periods of time because you can development cardiovascular issues. One of the best things that you can do is stretch in your seat at least every hour. Set an alarm to remind you. It is a great way to release any built up stress and tension and get you right back on track. Another thing that is important to do is to just stand up. It will change your body posture and help alleviate some kinks or pains. You can also squeeze a stress ball, it is what it is made for. Typing all day can wreck havoc on your hands and fingers. Your feet will also thank you for taking your shoes off and rolling a ball under them. It will stretch out the soft tissues of your feet. Your body will thank you later for the good you give it now.

Fear Cuts Deeper Than Any Sword

Fear is a normal part of life. It is able to keep us in check and reassess certain actions. On the other hand, it can hold us back from being successful. In business and in life we take risks and those risks usually come with fear. In many cases, we need to be able to overcome it but sometimes it is hard to do. One of the best ways to do that is to develop positive thinking and affirmations that help build you up. You need to be able to interrupt that negative dialogue. Another great tip is to have a thought out plan and know what you are going to do. If you have a software development project, make sure to break it down into smaller manageable parts that you can check off your lists. Lastly, do something that scares you every day and keep yourself on your feet. You will be able to practice making the uncomfortable comfortable and breaking down barriers. So when there is a larger barrier standing in your way, you can knock it down with confidence.

Must Have Tech

Gah, it is that time of the year again. The kids are going back to school and lots of gadgets are on sale. One of the tech for college and high school student that is popular this year is the tablet. It is portable and can store things like books which can be annotated with certain mobile applications. If you are going to use a tablet, you should also consider having a case that has a keyboard. If you are someone that tends to type a lot, it might go a lot faster with a keyboard than the virtual keyboard on the screen. You can also use VoIP services on it to telecommute so that a day of classes is never missed. Another great gadget is a case with an extra battery or a portable charger. It is quite hard to go a full day without charging your phone at least once and an outlet is not always nearby. Lastly, it you are working online most of the time, which you probably are, it would be wise to have an antivirus program. There is nothing like having your day ruined by a virus that destroys your hard drive and all that hard work. But, if you are a student that it in the loop, you might have your stuff backed up on the cloud which will save you some headaches but not the money spent on the brand new laptop or tablet.

Developing Good Habits

Understanding how habits work is a great skill to have in order to build news which will affect you life, work, and health. One of the first things you should do when trying to build a new habit is start with something that is extremely easy to do and requires little to no motivation. If you want to master business application development, start with working on it for 30 minutes a day instead of hours. Next, make sure that you do small improvement everyday, they will eventually add up. In fact, it can add up so fast that it might even be easier to break it up into smaller chunks. If you do two hours of work on the computer a day, take a break in between. You also cannot have an all or nothing attitude because missing a day has no long term effects, it is about being able to get back on track easily. Learning to be patient is perhaps the most critical skill of all. You can make incredible progress if you are consistent and patient. Patience is everything. Do things you can sustain.

De-Stress: Now

First things first, there is a need to get rid of bad habits and disorganization. You probably check your emails and voicemails before you even get out of bed. It is important to turn off the technology and write down the goals that need accomplished for the day. The less information you keep in your head, the more productive and creative you will be. You also need to train those creative muscles with things like getting a journal to write down ideas, experiences, or just thoughts. It can actually reduce stress and get more creativity going. Lastly books and music can be game changers. Creating playlists also becomes a creative process. It’s a fun challenge to pick the best songs to keep you motivated throughout the day, and also gives your mind a mental break from your work. Reading books, especially those about things that you do not know very much about can also be inspiring and help you with the creativity.

Have Better Communication

We have gotten to a point in our lives where when we see a friend that we have not seen in a while, we still whip out our phones and check Facebook and other social media and mobile applications instead of focusing on the person in front of us. Set clear expectations for what is acceptable smartphone use and what is not in your family and your social circles. If you turn off ALL your push notifications, all of those familiar little noises will disappear from your life, and so will the urge to constantly pick up your phone! By setting custom ringtones, you can ensure that you only go running when you hear the phone ring if it's someone important. By making a conscious effort to unplug during certain times every day, you're living intentionally and making a positive impact on your smartphone habits every single day.

Hearing Issues

Do you have a hard time hearing? And I am not talking about selective hear which I know that we are all guilty of at one time of another. When people are talking about hearing loss, usually pictures of elderly people come to mind. The truth is that about have of the population that is "hard of hearing" is under 65. Breakthroughs in technology and miniaturization have the potential to reduce hesitation and eliminate remaining stigma around the use of hearing instruments by incorporating high-quality sound with unique capabilities in a tiny package. In addition, corresponding hearing aid apps allow wearers to make adjustments -- to volume or bass & treble levels -- so discreet, in fact, onlookers assume you're just checking email or internet fax. You will be able to even have your device connected to the smartphone to use it for video conferencing. Either way, if you are having a hard time hearing, there is no need to feel embarrassed. Go get your hearing checked out and start living again.