4 Things You Shouldn't Do at Your Desk

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Most of us spend most of our days sitting in front of a computer, so those long eight-hour days can be filled with actions that can hurt your health. Read on for four things you should definitely not do at your desk.

  • Distracted eating: It's not that eating at your desk itself is evil (although watch out for those germs!), it's just that, when you mix eating with working, it can be a disaster for your diet. Mindless eating can turn to overeating without you even realizing it. If you can, take a break from your desk and eat somewhere else where you can focus on your plate.

  • Crossing your knees: You may not even be thinking about it, but chances are you cross your legs at the knees often when you sit. That can lead to a buildup of pressure in your legs, and not only that, is one of the reasons why sitting may give you back pain. So try to keep your knees uncrossed - and while you're at it, read on for more ways to have better posture while sitting at your desk.


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  • Loud earphones: Sometimes, lackluster work days call for rocking out with headphones on. But make sure you don't keep turning up the volume - you risk damaging your eardrums. Since we spend a lot of time wearing headphones, make sure you pay attention to the volume of your music.

  • Never taking a break: Got sucked into a project vortex? It can be easy to forget that you haven't refilled your water bottle, stepped out for lunch, or rested your eyes when you're on a tight deadline. But since we all know how bad prolonged sitting can be on your overall health - read just how bad sitting is for you here - try to remember that a break only takes a few minutes of your time and will make you feel a whole lot better.



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