When getting up...

When you get out of bed, it's the best time to do some stretching exercises. Stretching can relax your muscles and accelerate blood circulation. A good pose is to put your hands and knees on the floor, then keep your back in a bow shape for about ten seconds. After that, slowly relax your muscles. Repeat this movement several times.

When in the office...

When you're in the office, the most important thing you may ignore is your sitting or your walking posture. Bad posture can lead to back pain and make you tired. Here are some simple tips to keep in mind:

1) When sitting or standing, use your abdominal muscles to keep your stomach in and your back straight. Relax your shoulders.

2) If you are sitting in the front of the computer, your eyes should be at the same level as the center of the screen. If not, adjust your seat's height

3) Women should not wear too high of a heel or carry heavy handbags as they may affect your body balance.

When having lunch

Many experts say our diet can affect our physical and mental well-being. Office workers should choose foods with a low GI (Glycemic Index), because foods high in GI can make your blood sugar index unstable, and can make you easily irritable and exhausted.

Recommended foods:

1) Vegetables, fruits and cereals.

2) When in bad mood, have some chilli peppers. They have a stimulating substance thatcan perk you up.

3) If you want to release tension, eat foods that have calcium and magnesium, such as sunflower seeds, kelp, beans and broccoli.

4) If you feel tired all the time, you need to absorb more Vitamin B1. Some food suggestions are fried pig liver, pickled garlic, or fried onions to give yourself a lift.

When in the afternoon..

Afternoons are when most office workers feel sleepy. Some prefer to nap at their desk, but there are some hand exercises you can do to recharge: Cross your fingers and use your right hand to massage the joints on your left-hand; after 10 minutes, switch hands. By doing so, you will increase your blood circulation and feel refreshed.

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