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It’s totally fine to snack at your desk — just don’t lick your fingers. Get a finger mop like an adult.

sudshr47 June 15, 2018

Snacking at your desk is basically proven to increase productivity at work (and if your office has free snacks in the kitchen…you can forget about that diet).
While we’ll be the first to confirm that eating three bags of Cheetos a day is a 100% acc…

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How to stay fit at a desk job: The best workout hacks and exercise devices

sudshr47 March 19, 2018

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Having an office job is bomb on days when you’re tired and just want to chill, but sedentary life for 40+ hours a week can put serious strain on your bodyLong periods of sitting reduces blood flow to your legs, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries) as well as diabetes, obesity, and depression. 

One study even found a direct relationship between time spent sitting and risk of early mortality of any cause. Um, that’s not terrifying at all. But what are you supposed to do when your job requires being chained to a desk?

Many experts say to set hourly reminder to get up and walk around the office — whether that’s to take a phone call (instead of sitting down to take it), get a drink, or just walking aimlesslyFive minute spurts of movement can lift your mood, restore dwindling energy levels without losing focus, and are apparently more beneficial than taking a single long walk. That’s all great, but it’s not always possible — what about the hectic days when you can’t afford to take a break every hour? Read more…

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5 ways you’re being condescending at work (without realizing it)

sudshr47 November 17, 2017

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Let’s talk about those colleagues. Do you know the type I’m talking about? The ones who have a knack for climbing up on their high horses while making you feel oh-so-small and unimportant?

Nobody likes that condescending team member. But, take a minute to think about this: What if you’re coming off as that patronizing person in your office? Even worse, what if—gasp!—you don’t even realize you’re doing it?

I’m not big into scare tactics, but here’s the reality: We’re all only human, which means it’s easy to slide into some arrogant and superior habits every now and then.

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Annoy your coworkers with this under-the-desk elliptical machine

sudshr47 November 7, 2017

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Sitting still at a desk for eight hours a day? The worst. There’s got to be a way to keep your legs busy without getting up and taking a walk around the office every ten minutes, right?

Well, if you’re cool with the possibility of annoying the crap out of neighboring coworkers, this under-desk elliptical on Amazon could be your solution to feeling antsy — and could burn some calories while you’re at it.

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