1. Make Sure to Stay Hydrated

Make sure that you have a full reusable water bottle at your desk at all times! Set reminders for yourself throughout the day to drink some water. An example would look like this:

•6 a.m. – wake up and drink up! Drink 1-2 full glasses of water to start your day and start your metabolism.
•8 a.m. – Fill up at work! Make sure you work on a full glass of water as you check emails and plan your work day.
•10 a.m. – Time for a refill!
•12 p.m. – Lunch time- drink at least 2 full glasses at lunch
•4 p.m. – Make sure you’ve consumed at least 6 glasses, which will leave 2 for dinner time.

3. Check Your Posture

In order to make sure you are sitting in most ergonomic position, follow these helpful tips.
• Keep your computer monitor at arm’s length. The top of the monitor should be even with your eyes. Avoid looking down at your monitor because this can lead to neck and back pain. If you are looking up at your monitor, you may experience dry eyes.
• Keep your knees at the same height as your hips.
• Make sure you have lower back support by adjusting your chair, or using a pillow.
• Keep elbows at the same height as your keyboard. Wrists should be extended straight when typing, not up or down.
• Avoid crossing your legs while sitting at your desk.

5. Schedule Stand-up Meetings

Instead of the traditional sit-down meetings at the conference table, find a good spot to have a stand up meeting. Not only will this get you upright, it will tend to cut down meeting times too! There are also stand-up desks that are available to get you on your feet while you work. Our very own president uses one in his office!