Also On Wellness
Tagged as Workplace Wellness
When you do a lot of traveling for work, it is inevitable that you are going to come across an awful lot of sniffling and sneezing passengers. A day or two later, surprise, you have a scratchy throat, or upset stomach, or a fever, and may even have to call in sick. Of course business travelers and executives can't afford to take much sick time so here are some tips for keeping up your immunity up while...
November 2, 2009
There are many hazards to living a road warrior lifestyle for your job. For those who spend a large amount of time as a road warrior (driving), there are health drawbacks which can make it difficult to live a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips for those who put in a large amount of windshield time or even for those whose commute is 45 minutes or more each way. Breathing correctly is one of the healthiest...
November 2, 2009
Many careers these days require people to do work on the road. Some people travel by plane to distant cities while others drive. Traveling for work can be both fun and frustrating, but no one enjoys being on the road when it starts causing them physical pain. One of the main reasons people experience pain while doing work on the road is because it breaks their normal routine. Morning workouts are...
November 2, 2009
The life of a traveling businessman can often take its toll on the body. Those of you that spend most of your time in your mobile office be it a plane, a train, or an automobile know exactly what is being talked about. The body does not do well in confined spaces for long periods of time. Muscles begin cramping and it is often difficult to focus. Now focus is not necessarily an issue for air travel...
November 2, 2009
You’ve left the office, you've had a long day, and the last meeting you were in seemed like it lasted an eternity. You are ready to go home and have a stress free dinner and watch the game. However, you know that you have a terrible commute ahead of you and already you are not looking forward to getting in your car and watching traffic inch by. It sounds like a terrible situation, but think about the...
November 2, 2009
Lets face it eating is a big part of our life. Yet sometimes it is an after thought until we realize we need to eat because our stomach is telling us too. That is not the right way to go about it. Its best, especially when on the road to make a plan. Although it takes some time, make a plan the night before to get some health food together for the next day. Get yourself a cooler or a soft lunch cooler....
November 2, 2009
You are once again on the road, for yet another long commute to work. Yet you are more tired that usual, and you are more irritable. You can’t wait to just get out of your car. It doesn’t help that all you have had to eat or drink this morning is black coffee. It’s making things worse that it feels like every person in front of you is driving 5 miles an hour and if it continues this way you are going...
November 2, 2009
Every commuter is in some way a road warrior. We spend part of our morning in the car trying to get to the office, and then party of every evening trying to get home. For those whose business is done from their car, this commute time is multiplied 10 fold. All of this time in a seated position, often a slightly uncomfortable position, can put a lot of stress on the back, especially the lower back....
November 2, 2009
Yes, that big business deal you’ve been working on is finally bearing fruit. Time to go flying to sign that final set of paper work. You’re leaving your cubicle. You’re packed, ready to go, and your flight is in a few hours. Yet there is one problem, you have not flown much. More than that, you fear flying which causes you to have severe flying anxiety. Flying is supposed to make life easier, allowing...
November 2, 2009
Stress in the work place is a fact of life. Dealing with deadlines, co-workers, day-to-day activities, and unexpected events can take its toll on the wellness of your body and mind. Stress can cause anxiety and lead to temporary and even permanent health problems. It also has an impact on your work performance and productivity. By giving yourself some time for stress management, you can prevent the...
November 2, 2009
©2024 Wellness®.com is a registered trademark of Wellness.com, Inc. 