CLEAN YOUR DESK.

January 27, 2023

Build healthy habits at work.

This month we are focusing on developing AND maintaining healthy habits in 2023. We spend a huge chunk of our time at work — almost as much as we spend with our life partners and our mattresses (so your work should be chosen and done just as thoughtfully).

Here are a few things you can do starting today!

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Listen to your body.

Does your back hurt at the end of your work day? Maybe your butt falls asleep while sitting? Or do your eyes start to twitch after looking at your computer all day? Your body is desperately trying to tell you something and you should listen to it!

As soon as your body gives you the cue, pivot however you can: stand up, take a break, stretch it out or get moving. Opt for walking meetings, a standing desk, an exercise ball rather than a desk chair and DEFINITELY wear your blue light blocking glasses.

If your job calls for lots of movement and activity by nature, make sure to to go easy on yourself. Keep good form when lifting/moving, and stretch and take breaks when you need them.

Whatever your line of work, make sure your attire is comfortable enough to stretch/move in.

You were not made to be sedentary.

Make your work space a sanctuary.

Does your desk become cluttered with junk? Try treating your workspace like you were borrowing it. You would never leave smelly food in the trash of someone else's office overnight or leave your personal belongings in disarray on someone else's desk (right?). If you struggle to keep your workspace in order, you might try allocating a small chunk of time each day for tidying/organizing or set a repeat reminder in your phone prompting you to tidy up.

Also, love up your space with plants, candles, photos that make you smile, books that inspire you, an essential oil diffuser, healthy snacks, your favorite teas, etc... Your workspace should be a sanctuary for you to get creative, feel energized and fuel your passion.

Look around your work space and take note of how it makes you feel, then make your plan to modify.

Good luck friends!

HERE'S 3 ESSENTIAL OILS THAT CAN HELP REDUCE STRESS AND IMPROVE FOCUS:

Peppermint Essential Oil