<strong><em><span class="preset_health">Did you know that being in a sealed space for long periods of time can be hazardous to your <a href="https://womenlove.health/health/top-5-tips-for-a-healthy-body/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">health</a>? These days we are spending more and more time in enclosed offices with no fresh circulating air. </span> </em></strong> Here are 10 quick tips to make your work less hazardous to your health... <strong>TIP 1</strong> Introduce live plants into the office. They do take a bit of maintenance, but they provide oxygen and a piece of the living environment into your space. <strong>TIP 2</strong> If you can, turn off the air conditioner and open the windows. This will not only regenerate the air, it will also regenerate you! <strong>TIP 3</strong> If you can’t open the windows, to prevent re circulating particulates and toxins, make sure your air conditioner is checked and maintained on a regular basis. <strong>TIP 4</strong> Reduce chemicals in the air, use biodegradable cleaning products. Exchange conventional cleaning clothes for microfibre clothes. They trap and pick up dust whereas conventional clothes push dust around. <strong>TIP 5</strong> Keep office equipment away from workspaces. Office equipment produces electromagnetic fields that disrupt the bodies natural electrical fields causing lethargy, headaches and other health hazards. <strong>TIP 6</strong> Get out of the office and go for a 10-minute walk, or just sit quietly in a park. You’ll be surprised how rejuvenating a short break can be. Filling your lungs with new air can clear your mind and spur your creativity. <strong>TIP 7</strong> Eat something you enjoy, food can help nourish the soul and give you joy as well as energy to keep going. <strong>TIP 8</strong> Brighten your day, keep flowers on your desk. Start an office pool with your workmates to ensure you all enjoy the benefits of nature. <strong>TIP 9</strong> Know your limits. You can only do what you can do. Don’t over commit yourself, your health will end up paying for it. <strong>TIP 10</strong> Start the day with a SMILE J (even if you don’t feel like it) Not only will you feel better, you’ll start a trend. <strong><span class="preset_health">What do you do to make your work less hazardous to your health? Tell us in the comments below...</span></strong>
