Harmful Effects of Eating at Your Desk - April 30, 2024

Rise and shine. 🌞 Reaching your health goals can be challenging when you work full time, especially if your job is sedentary. That said, those goals aren’t achievable unless you don’t take productive breaks.

In today’s edition:

• The ultimate WFH break routine →

• A new job starter checklist →

• Healthy lunch ideas for work →

It probably comes as no surprise that over 65 % of US professionals eat lunch at their desk. We’ve all been guilty of devouring a takeout by our keyboards — yet the long-term effects of eating at a desk can be harmful. ⚠️

To boost productivity and give your eyes a break from your screen, you’ll need to take at least 20 minutes for yourself throughout your working day — especially if you work remotely.

This particular TikToker has nailed her working-from-home routine, showing how you can take a break during your workday. Check it out below! 👇

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It’s time for some changes! 🕒

Our habits, both the good and the not-so-good, have the power to shape our lives. By slowly introducing healthier ones into our daily routines, we can preserve our wellbeing and boost our productivity in the workplace!

To help you make positive changes where it matters, we’re giving out our Habit Tracker this week!

Another productivity gift coming next week…

Everyone needs time to themselves… Some more than others! Too much time alone, however, can have a negative impact on mental health — especially when you crave to be part of a conversation but feel like chit chat isn’t your strongest suit.

Fear not: this book by Patrick King can help you gain confidence in the workplace and beyond!

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