Eight hours sitting behind a desk may not be tiring physically but it can be very exhausting. Through the day, your muscles will be tired and you become exhausted and fatigued. Certain habits in the office, like when your all day in front of the computer, might drain your energy. Here are some useful tips to get some energy boost while dealing with all that workload in the office:
Take micro-breaks
When you use your keyboard and mouse for hours and hours, you tense your muscles without you knowing it. The tension builds up and fatigues the entire body. You need to ease up and relax those muscles. Take micro-breaks like for two seconds put your tired hands on your lap and also try to drop your hands, arms, and shoulders. You can also relax your abdominals which may also be a bit tight.
Deep breaths
As you tire your muscles when you do fine motor work in front of the computer, you might also be breathing shallowly. Instead of shallower breaths, make a conscious effort to take deep breaths using your diaphragm from time to time. Deep breathing also helps to relax those tensed muscles.
Walk instead of coffee breaks
If in the afternoon you feel drained, instead of a soda or a mug of coffee, try to walk around for a few minutes. Exercise will give you that extra energy and also get rid of some tight muscles. A small, low-fat snack after your walk will also boost your energy.
Protein breakfast
Instead of having cereals, muffins, or bagels which will stuff your system with carbohydrates, go for it with some protein. So get some cream cheese with that bagel, peanut butter for that toast, yogurt, or a breakfast bar high in protein. The energy from carbohydrates ran out faster so better complement it with the proteins which last longer.