Let’s admit it, more and more boomers are joining the geek world and they’re cool with that! Why? It’s because working on the computer, at the convenience of your own home, whenever you want, sure beats going to the office and tackling office work 9-5, considering the aches and pains of an aging body must be giving you these days! So it’s settled, seniors are definitely moving in for the kill!
Working on your computer is indeed fun. There are more than a thousand ways to enjoy your computer even when offline then add another thousand when online, of course! These days, it’s not anymore impossible to build a business from scratch just by using a computer as a mode of communication. Of course, let’s not forget those who work in offices wherein computers rule big time! With that said, it’s fair enough to say that almost everyone, young and old, has had an encounter with a computer while half of that number lives with it every single day!
However, sitting all day, as we all know, is not healthy. It is, in fact, considered as health hazard. For one, your posture will get affected by your sitting all day then of course, your spine is most likely to suffer. Your aging bones may not take these effects kindly. Here are some tips on how to improve your working life especially if you’re bound to the computer all day:
• Maintain proper posture or at the very least, try. It may not be the easiest thing to do but there are many ways in which you can relax without hurting your back. You can use footrest for your feet and support pillows for your back. There are also neck pillows to support the neck while you work.
• Make sure your chair is set properly against your table. There is a proper way to set your chair against the table which involves elevation and positioning.
• Air circulation is important. Your working space must have a good air circulation which means you should not feel suffocated in any way and your lungs should be able to breathe more freely.
• Take small breaks in between. Do your body a favor and shake that immobility out. Stretching at regular intervals is good for your circulation.
• Try to separate your working station from your eating place. I know it can be hard to make room for lunch or snacks when you’re meeting deadlines however, think of these breaks as your much-needed breaks, a time for your mind and eyes to rest for a while.
• Adequate lighting. To avoid further straining your eyes, make sure you’re working in a room where there is an adequate lighting. I personally go for a room with a window to let natural light in. I find natural light much kinder to my eyes.
