Conquer a Sedentary Lifestyle with this best 10 ways

Time is changing. So do Lifestyle and business. After the pandemic, many changes happened in lifestyle and business. Everything is turning online. Because of that Job Opportunities are also increasing. Working style has changed. The works-from-home era is here. Work from home opportunities have increased and people like to do work from home. This is the time of Technology. So much work is done on computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. Because of that people have to do long sitting work. 

Work that includes long sittings is called a Sedentary Lifestyle. A sedentary lifestyle is so common nowadays. People have to do work in a long sitting manner and because of that many people are facing health problems. If You are sitting for too long that will not help your body in burning calories which will eventually lead to obesity. Then issues like  High cholesterol, and diabetes arise. 

Joint Pain, Vein-related problems, heart problems, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer are some health issues that are the after-effects of long sitting.

While doing table work some muscles are active and some are in the resting phase this is the reason for inequality in the muscle’s strengths and weaknesses. Muscle weakness is a common problem in people who do long-sitting work.

People who do work from home, on starting are so excited. Some of them are able to manage their work-life and personal life balance but some can not. The big problem for some people who work from home is that their social life gets disturbed. Because of this, some people feel stressed and lonely.

If you are following this lifestyle and don’t want to face health problems then you must do these things.

Move your body.

The main point of a sedentary lifestyle is long sitting work. Move your body. Change that point. Move your body. It is not compulsory to go to the gym. Just do whatever you like to do. Do some stretches, dance, and jump jacks. Or after thirty minutes stand up for 5 minutes. Then go ahead with your work again.

Walk Walk Walk

If you don’t like going to the gym then go for a walk in the morning. Studies say that a daily 30-minute walk is good for your health. Other than this walking is a cardio exercise. Which means it is good for your heart. In your office, after two to three hours you can take five minutes of walk. Which will make your leg muscles active.

Gardening

Gardening is a powerful option. Gardening takes you near the nature. While doing gardening you automatically do exercises. Gardening also helps is stress relief. People do this as a hobby and some people do it as business. Take a little bit of time to plant the garden. I am sure you will feel so amazing.

Hobbies

So many people like Art. Because of work, they are not able to do anything in that. I will suggest finding some workshops and registering there on purpose and going there at least for an hour. This will help you get a break from your everyday work. Taking a break is also important. This will relax your body and mind.

Learn something new

If we continuously do one thing then at some point we fade up with that thing. It is the same with work also. Try to find something new which will make your body active. And this new thing will definitely give you happiness. That’s why it is important to learn new things because when we try to learn new things we always try to give our best. Which results in satisfaction. This thing gives you a break. Increases your focus. And after that, you are ready with full energy for your work.

Exercise

In a Sedentary lifestyle muscle weakness is the most important and common issue. For this problem, exercise is a must. When you do exercise you understand your body well. You understand the evenness and unevenness in your body and you can work on it. Exercise also helps in muscle strengthening. That is why Exercise is a must.

Do chores

If you don’t like going outside for a walk or in the gym. Then you can do chores. Housework is the best exercise. After dinner don’t go to sleep immediately. Clean the kitchen, and wash dishes. Which will help your body move. And also you will unknowingly do some exercises.

Nutrition

You must pay attention to what you are eating in a sedentary lifestyle. Movement of the body is important but nutrition is also an important factor of lifestyle. If you are not doing anything then it will create problems. If you are doing exercise but not eating well then it will create problems. If you are eating but not doing exercise will also create problems. That is why you must pay attention to it and balance it.

Go on trip

This is my personal opinion. Everyone should go on a trip with family or with friends twice a year. This will help you forget your workload. This will give you a break. And when you come back you can start your work with full energy.

Meditation

Have you ever tried to notice the silence in your surroundings? You can feel this silence in the early morning. Feeling silence helps your mind in relaxation. And that is why people suggest doing meditation in the morning is beneficial. Meditation helps in feeling peace, and mindfulness, relaxing your mind, and many more. There are many videos on social media. You can follow those videos for meditation.

Final thoughts:

I am sure there are many more ways apart from this.

They say Health is Wealth. And it is our duty to take care of our body so that we can take care of other issues. If your health is good your Life is good.

A sedentary lifestyle is the reason for many health problems and taking precautions is in your hand. It is really important to take care of our bodies.

Signing off here.

Till then

Be happy. Be healthy.

Healthy you. Happy you. 

Happy you. Happy Life.

Aanandi Jeevan.