E-stretch

Just like a marathon runner stretches his legs before running long distances, you should take the time to limber up your arms, hands and fingers before long sessions of typing. Again it may not seem like such minute movements can add to much harm, but over time your wrists, fingers and forearms will actually benefit from deliberate efforts to show some reprieve from such a limited range of motion. A great way to do this is the form arm stretch, which accounts for most of the important muscles responsible for making words appear on screen. Here’s what to do: Read the rest of this entry »

Though not a stretch in terms of actually bending ligaments or muscles, simple breathing exercises can do wonders to put the mind at ease. You’d be surprised at how often our changing mood can manifest itself in breathing patterns. Similarly, shifting breathing patterns call also have a mood altering effect. The key is taking the time to slow down and focus on your breathing so that you can properly restore a well balanced outlook on your work-life. Follow these simple instructions: Read the rest of this entry »