Health tips for accountants (or anyone who sits at a desk all day!)

• April 10 2019
• http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/business-observer/health-tips-for-accountants-or-anyone-who-sits-at-a-desk-all-day-_161704

Do you spend eight hours a day or more sitting behind a desk, working at a computer? That certainly seems like a long portion of your day staying seated without much activity.

And if you factor in lengthy commutes, you might be sitting for 10 to 12 hours a day!

Whether you're an accountant, financial professional, or in some other occupation that has you off your feet and behind a desk for most of the day, take note – our increasingly sedentary lifestyles are impacting our health. A sedentary lifestyle doesn't just cause weight gain and increasing waistlines, but it also increases your risk of cancer, diabetes, and developing back pain. Sedentary lifestyles can also cause you to sleep more poorly.

So what's an accountant (or anyone who sits at a desk all day) to do?

While it seems daunting at first to try and make healthy choices when the business world keeps telling you to stay seated at your desk, there are some easy steps you can take that will make a difference for your health. Take care of yourself while taking care of your work. Keep reading for 11 tips to help you get healthy while working in an office:

1. Take the stairs.

Skip the elevator and take the stairs when you can. This will keep you moving in the beginning and end of your workday. Making one good decision can help set you up for success – both professionally and physically – so get moving.