Working long hours on computer

Written on Sunday, 28th June 2009 by Neeta

Working long hours on computer has become unavoidable option for all computer professionals. Even management consultants and corporate workers cannot do away without logging equivalent amount of hours in front of desktops. With advent of computers in our normal working life, we have been exposed to many diseases which are outcome of sedentary life style. Today there are serious questions whether a young computer professional would be in a position to live out 10 years of working long hours on computer by putting in 10 hours daily. The answer is no.

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Some of them would huff and puff to reach the 10 years time line while majority of them would be having serious ailments if they continue to live out the same sedentary life style over these years. The effects of having a stressed existence are being felt by Information Technology (IT) workers. Work related ailments are being experienced by many IT geeks. Hypertension, Heart diseases, upset stomachs, back and spinal disorders, dry eyes are to name a few such diseases.

What you can do to stave of the crisis resulting from working long hours on computer.

Take short breaks after every hour of working long hours on computer. Just stroll around for one or two minutes. Keep on increasing the duration of breaks as you progress through the day.
Avoid regular work on Laptops. If this can not be avoided, try to have separate keyboards and mouse.
Position your chair and work table properly. Chair should be ergonomically designed. Eyes should be in level with monitor. Arms and wrists should be properly supported.
Exercise daily. Morning exercise or yoga prepares our body for daily grind.
Have proper meals. Home cooked food or less oily food should be taken.
Completely avoid fast foods and processed foods.

These are few tips which can make you stay healthy and face off strenuous working long hours on computer. These tips are only suggestive, once you realize the need to have a healthy and balanced approach, you will be able to remain healthy and stay fit. The rule of the game is not to get bogged down with deadlines. The health should be given prime most importance.

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