13 Simple Hacks to Stay Healthy at Work

The headlines about our workplace’s negative affect on our health are everywhere…“Sitting is the new smoking” is a popular one. “How the workplace contributes to America’s expanding waistlines” is another.

I’m sure you’ve read enough about ideas like a standing or treadmill desk to combat these issues, so we won’t be talking about that here at all. If you’re looking for some simple and practical tips you can start using today to stay healthy at work, then you’ll love this infographic.

Here’s a quick summary of the top tips on how to stay healthy at work:

1. Make hydration benchmarks throughout the day
2. Automate reminders to get out of your seat
3. High five coworkers
4. Rejuvenate with a walk
5. Positive psychology for positive physiology
6. Recharge with a lunchtime nap
7. Take the long way
8. Stretch it out
9. Practice controlled breathing to energize yourself and maintain composure 
10. Take regular mindful meditation breaks; mental health is just as important as physical health. 

Bonus Ideas! Here are some other things to consider when you want to stay healthy at work: 

1. Reward task completion with a healthy snack
2. Eat a serving of fruits or vegetables before you eat anything else.  
3. Choosing healthy snacks instead of salty, processed edibles

By implementing just a few of these hacks, you can make it a lot easier for yourself to stay healthy at work. 

What other hacks do you use to ensure you’re being proactive about health in the workplace? Let us know in the comments below.

Editor's note: This is and excerpt from Snack Nation article. For the breakdown of these healthy hacks and to read the entire the article: 9 Simple Hacks to Stay Healthy at Work

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