It's 10:00 a.m. and lunchtime seems a long time away. How can you focus on your next appointment? Do you work through your lunch break? Eat at your desk? You might think you're being productive, but if you get away from work, you're more likely to come back with a fresh attitude. Instead of yawning through a meeting or nodding off at your computer, follow these ideas and engage in some office activity.
Go for a walk...in the office. Hand-deliver that report or discuss an issue in person instead of via email.
Wear comfortable shoes to work. Keep a pair of dress shoes in the office and put them on only when necessary.
Fill your water bottle. Drink it and replenish it often. (This might result in a few extra trips to the bathroom, but that's okay!). Take the long way to the water cooler.
Eat your lunch away from your desk. Go to the cafeteria or walk to a nearby park. You won't be the only one brown-bagging it.
Socialize and exercise. Grab a co-worker and walk around the block. You'll be surprised by how many people will want to join you. Raining? Walk up and down the stairs.
Need to run an errand? Walk if possible or park further away to get some extra steps.
Make frequent visits to the fax machine or copier, rather than taking one big trip.
Make sure your chair is positioned properly.
If you talk on the phone a lot, consider getting a headset to avoiding the constant neck crunching. After a long phone call, straighten your back by getting up and walking around.
Office yoga. Try some office yoga and enjoy the tension-relieving movement. Close your door if you want to, but more likely your co-workers will want to join in.