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  The more you work from home, the more difficult it is to stay fit. It is easy to get consumed by work, you live your life off a couch or your bed, laying on your bed for 15 to 18 hours daily. Your heart will falter if you do not get out and exercise within the confines of your home.
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Also, working from home could get you feeling depressed sometimes, burned out and unmotivated, among other arrays of challenges. But it is completely possible to work from home, and still stay fit (physically, mentally and emotionally) through the following:

  1. Yoga

There is no better place to do yoga than from home. All you need is a yoga mat put in a strategic place at home where you feel lured to engage in it. You can follow yoga exercises and routines on YouTube.

  1. Daily Stretch

Stretching gives your joints and muscles some movement before you settle to begin work for the day. Stretching helps to relieve joints and aches when you have been at a place for a long while.

  1. Healthy Diet

Eating nutritious foods, consisting of fruits and vegetables. You will most likely function better when you are well-fed, and feel happier as well. It is not news that we tend to be hungrier when we are at home, so healthy snacks around you can be another option to explore. Another secret is to plan your meals ahead, because you are well aware of the nature of your job. Drinking enough fluids to prevent dehydration is also a win for a tech remote worker. Your brain functions properly when hydrated.
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  1. Set Up Home Office For Comfort

This includes the type of furniture being used and how they are placed. You can set up your home office such that you can comfortably stand at some point and walk around as well, to permit the unrestricted flow of blood through your body. Avoid long hours of inactivity and set up your home office for optimal posture.

  1. Maintain A Work-Life Balance

Know when it is time to work, and time to let go of your PC. Set professional and personal boundaries to enable you to have the best of both worlds.

  1. Leverage Technology

Make use of technology to track your health habits and if possible, regular checkups, so you are aware of all your health history and predicament. Your smartphone is the major requirement, and from your store, you can access different applications for tracking growth among other things. Adopt these healthy habits into your remote lifestyle as a tech personnel. Become proactive and do not let your health take a backseat. Schedule exercises during the week to serve as a driver, and remain accountable to someone, for the facilitation of your intended goals. Featured Image Source: iStock
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This article was first published on 19th January 2022

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