Reduce stress right at your desk Sitting and staring at a computer screen all day may not be what most people consider physical work, but it can be draining on the mind.
Workers can learn how to reduce stress right at their desk.
A growing number of office workers tighten their gluts, suck in their guts, squeeze a stress ball and even stretch at their desks to ward off migraines, back pain or stiffness. Simple stretching can help reduce stress and make for a more comfortable, and most likely a more productive workday. People are working longer hours and the potential for fatigue has grown. There are even new software programs that can sound a chime or buzzer to remind you to exercise. On cue, the screen pops up with your favorite stretch, whether it is toe-touches or rotating tense wrist muscles.