Dallas County Living Well Magazine September/October 2020 | Page 69

LET’S SEE SOME IDEAS:
Plan blocks of time
Occasionally get up from
your workplace (example:
desk or table) and walk inside
your home or run in place
Stretch important muscles
that are related to sitting
to avoid stiffness (example:
muscles in your thigh, back,
and buttocks)
Start the day with physical
exercise, even if it’s only 30
minutes. If you’re regularly
active, it’s easier to stick to it.
If morning hours don’t work,
try getting active after lunch or
early evening
If you have a pet, you can
take it out for a while and
come back
Listen to music while you work
(if it doesn’t make you lose
focus), while you take a break,
when you exercise, when you
pause for stretch, or when you
walk or run in place
Incorporate free time (a break)
Meditate or relax using your
breath or just follow relaxation
on YouTube, Calm, or do yoga
Some people prefer to be
standing while working rather
than sitting
On all social networks, there are free videos
you can watch for instruction and motivation,
if you don’t know how to do a specific type of
exercise. Remember, after a long day of work,
breathe and disconnect.
For more tips on lifestyle interventions,
health and wellness, connect with me for
coaching services at www.coachdrjulie.com.
PHOTO BY JONATHAN BORBA
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