Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Stressed? Take a Break from the Computer

The neck and shoulder pain, headaches, and low back pain so common to desk-bound office workers may not be caused by poor posture and uncomfortable chairs alone. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, workplace stress may also play a role. Both mental and physical stress on the job may be caused by a common factor: an inability to take short breaks and step away (either literally or figuratively)from the desk.

At least every 15 minutes, take a slow, deep breath, roll your shoulders back, and find at least one positive thought or image.