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Take a break from work & workout a little.

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Bagging a job at one of the established firms today is like half of your life’s battle won. This is something most people pray for. However, a job at an MNC or an established firm is not a route to relaxation. This tends to bring in a lot of responsibilities, late nights, stress and long work hours. This generally leads to many health problems including joint pain, costant backache and tremendous weight gain. Loss of appetite, headaches and poor metabolism are other common problems one may face due to lack of balance between work and personal health.

Spending too many hours working takes a toll on physical & mental health of an individual. This may ultimately lead to relationship breakdown.

Main hazards of overwork

•Stress
•Hypertension
•Increased cholesterol levels
•Depression
•Heart attacks
•Fatigue
•Insomnia
•Irritability
•Headaches
•Joint pain
•Backache
•Weight gain
•Spine problems such as slip disc
•Body pain.

According some studies & expert’s opinion from the field of orthopedics, consistent sitting for long hours tend to weaken joints and muscles which can ultimately lead to major problems such as constant joint pain and backaches.

What is the solution?
There are some simple solutions to reduce the side effects of overwork to a significant level.

Exercise your joints
Focus on taking a brisk walk for twenty minutes daily. Also take a short break every half an hour at work. Just get up to have a glass of water or indulge in a little chat with your colleagues. The key is to maintain a good body posture.

Enjoy your work
This is something that can reduce a lot of stress. Lean more about your work, comment with other experts & update your skills regularly.

Family life
Give more importance to your family. Have dinner with them and give them quality time.

Pamper yourself
Indulging in self pampering is a must-do. Try taking some time for your hobbies, go for a massage routine at the parlor or go out on weekends.

Strictly avoid
Skipping breakfast
Having tea & coffee in excess
Snacking excessively
Having heavy or late dinner.

Following simple steps mentioned in the article will let you enjoy the best of benefits for your health. You will also keep yourself healthy and charged while keeping evils of overwork at bay.