We all know there is no perfect job out there (unless of course you’re a food critic, a travel writer, or the person naming all those Crayola crayons). No matter the occupation—no matter how wonderful—there is always a sticking point. And if you happen to work at a desk all day like we do, you know exactly what one of those sticking points is.
If sitting at a computer for eight hours straight isn’t the perfect recipe for headaches, sore eyes and a Quasimodo physique I don’t know what is. Now, if you work a desk job I’m not saying that you necessarily look like Quasi, yet. But let me be blunt: unless you’re making a good old-fashioned effort to beat the hunch, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll have Esmerelda on speed dial. If we “Deskies” don’t make a change and quick, we could end up suffering from a whole list of tragedies from poor digestion to degenerative spine disease. Not to mention that we could do a major number on our eyes!
Although there are not any quick fixes for these negative side effects, just a few small changes in your habits can go a long way. Now, I know what you’re thinking: the last thing I need is another new years resolution! But this isn’t a resolution; it’s more like a piece of cake. Enter Dejal’s Time Out App. This handy little app—which happens to be free—is the perfect way to start making positive changes in your desk habits today. It will only take a minute to download, and it could save you lots of pain and headaches (literally). Because half the battle is just remembering to straighten your back, stretch your legs and re-adjust your eyes, the Time Out app gently reminds you to make those checks and take necessary breaks. These reminders are fully customizable to your work schedule and personal preferences. It’s simple really, and if you stick with it you’ll not only feel better—you’ll look better, too! Who knows, maybe by the end of the week you’ll have good enough posture to balance a book on your head while pouring your morning cup of coffee!
