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Easy And Quick Office Workouts

Published

3 months ago

April 28, 2019

Being dedicated towards your profession is definitely rewarding, but not at the cost of your health. Nowadays, a majority of office spaces are restricted, and the employees hardly get any time to make required physical movements. This is one of the major reasons obesity and other related health issues are rising. Apart from weight gain, employees also complain of a host of other health problems like back pain, dry eyes, painful wrists, and stiff neck. Sitting and working for long hours usually results in the loss of muscle tone and increase in stress. However, you can combat the negative

effects of this kind of 9-to-5 routine.Exercising is a MUST to stay fit. No matter how much you diet, the result will not be satisfactory if physical movement is not happening. But where is the time? Well, with a little planning, you can squeeze out few minutes for exercise between your work schedules. This motive to stay fit would actually make you more productive and your office atmosphere health conscious.StretchingThis is the easiest possible exercise that you can do at your desk. It can be done from head to toe, and it starts with the neck.

Slowly tilt your head towards your each shoulder and then backward. Do this on both sides at least five times. Hold on to the position for ten seconds each time. Next, you can loosen up the shoulders by rolling them in circular motions at-least ten times and feel the flexibility. Do the same with your wrists; roll them up clockwise and counterclockwise.
Next, stretch out your palm and push it downwards. While pulling your index finger upwards, hold on for three seconds and repeat with both hands. This creates tension in the muscles and relieve you from the numbness in your fingers.
Calf muscles get painful and numb after sitting at one position for long hours. You can hold one foot away from the floor, keeping the leg straight. Point down your ankle exposing your toes upwards. Then, extend the ankle by pointing your toes downwards. Do this ten times and repeat with both legs.

SquatsChair squats are the best way to strengthen your body sitting at one position. You can do a few every time you sit down on your chair after a short break.

Stand tall and keep your back straight. Then, squat as if you are sitting on an imaginary chair. Hold this position for 10 seconds and then stand back to the earlier position. This is a great leg toning exercise.
This one is for a sitting position. You need to cross one leg over the other and rise slightly from the floor level. There should be an alternate pressure; top leg pushing down, leg beneath pushing up, etc. Repeat until the muscles are refreshed!

Here are some more tips to keep working out in office –

Always use the staircase unless you feel tired or sick.
Make sure to drink water (at least four liters) during intervals.
Do eye exercises at least once in two hours if your work requires constant computer usage. Roll your eyeballs in clockwise and anti-clockwise direction.
Develop the habit of walking fast instead of running.

These exercises in office will help you to stay away from body aches and the ill-effects of prolonged physically inactive posture.

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5 Behaviors That Separate The Successful From The Average

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22 hours ago

July 16, 2019

Yvonette Sanchez

Many of us wish to be Bill Gates, Warren Buffet or even Mark Zuckerberg. These people are some of the most successful Americans today. They are worth billions of dollars and are at the helm of successful companies. Aside from wanting to be like them, many are also asking what they did to become successful. We want to know what behaviors and characteristics they have that helped them succeed. Here are behaviors of successful people you will want to emulate to help you become triumphant.

1. They Initiate

Successful people are not happy with the bare minimum. They like going the extra mile. For example, aside from knowing how much an item costs to acquire, they also want to learn about better products, discounts or how they can save. They do not wait for other people to tell them information. They initiate and ask questions because they want to learn, make recommendations, pitch ideas or offer to help. This is because success requires people to become proactive. Successful people are on the offense not defense all the time.Initiation takes risk. By putting yourself out there you could fail. Conversely, you can also fail by not doing anything.

2. Thrift

Frugality or thrift is defined as "the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully". They don’t live beyond their means or try to keep up with the Joneses because they know that there will always be other people who are more successful than they are. Successful people also know the value of money which is why they are not too keen on burning it quickly. They know the hard work they put in earning that money and wasting it on frivolous items is counterproductive.Successful people like Mark Zuckerberg do not flaunt what they have. He drives a $30,000 Acura and Michelle Obama wears Target and recycles her wardrobe.

3. Persistent

Thomas A. Edison said he did not fail 10,000 times. He just found 10,000 ways it did not work. Many people are willing to accept failure, but successful people embrace these failures and learn from it. They use it as a stepping stones that can help them reach that "aha" moment. Successful people are adaptable and do not give up immediately which is a big reason for their success. These behaviors help you progress as you try to reach your goals.The same is true for bestselling author JK Rowling. She got 12 rejection letters and was told "not to quit her day job" before the daughter of a Bloomsbury editor demanded the rest of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The series is now the fastest selling book in history and has a combined sales of $450 million.

4. Intuition

Successful people listen to their gut instinct. Even if other people told them not to do it, they did so anyway because it felt right to them. Intuition goes hand-in-hand with fearlessness and not doubting yourself which are traits that keep people in low-paying jobs. So listen to your instincts. Do what you think and feel is right.

5. Passion

Passion is believing in something that is sometimes impossible. Successful people are passionate and they use this drive to do things other people have not thought of. They love what they do and it is this drive that pushes them to become the best in their field which in turn makes them financially successful. When you don’t love what you’re doing it shows in the results of your work which in turn affects your pay.People who are inspired and passionate create new opportunities which can open new doors that lead to success. Steve Jobs for example, was often labeled as "crazy" or "eccentric", but there is no doubt to everybody that he is passionate in what he did which in turn made him a very successful and wealthy man.The difference between successful people is not just old fashioned luck. Successful people have behavior that helps them tackle mediocrity and stay on top of their game while other people complain about money. Success is the result of hard work; dedication and gratitude for people who helped them achieve it. Hopefully you can nurture these behaviors and let them grow to help you become successful in your own right.

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8 Bad Career Tips That Keep You From Being Successful

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1 day ago

July 16, 2019

Nilay Mahanty

Every human strives for success in his or her respective fields. Achieving success is not magic. You need to work sincerely to achieve wealth, respect, and security for the entire life. Anyone can attain success, but you need to make wise decisions for your career. Some successful people can give you some valuable tips, but all may not be effective for your career path. So, be cautious about what you hear. Accept the right career tips, and you can be a winner.

1. Asking for a raise and promotion

Do not believe that if you work hard, you will be noticed by the management. However, this is not the reality. No matter how many hours you spend at the office, that does not necessarily promise you a reward. You need to take the initiative to show your performance to the management. Make yourself visible to the authority. Ask for the raise you are worth.

2. Too much useless information

You may receive many kinds of career tips that you may think may come handy. Check the source of information you receive and then decide if it is worthy for you. There are many kinds of training programs available in the market. Some of the training are useful for a section. It may not be useful for your career. So, choose wisely.

3. Resisting change

It is an old school of thought that any kind of change is bad. If you want to be successful, you need to go with the flow. Flexibility is the key to success. Accept what is in front of you and improvise per your requirement. Do not get stuck with old theories. You need to be balanced when you accept your responsibilities at work.

4. Do not underestimate yourself

‘Below the line’ thinking is the greatest barrier to achieving success. Never lose your confidence. People will not always encourage your high thinking, but you should not doubt your capability. Overcome the challenges and move forward. You need to see study the obstacles in the true light and find ways to overcome it.

5. Manage your emotions

Challenges and pressures are a part of work life. Your attitude towards life can make or break the situation for you. You need clear thinking. You should act objectively to challenge the obstacles. Fear can make you weak. Fear makes you accept wrong advice. You suffer when you make rash decisions. Keep calm and evaluate the situation rationally.

6. Increase your productivity

People always advise to overwork. Too much work makes you dull and exhausted. The harder you work, the less productive you become in the long term. Losing one hour of sleep every day can noticeably decrease your productivity. Proper rest is very much required to get rid of work-related stress. If you want to reach the pinnacle of success, take frequent breaks.

7. Do not say ‘yes’ too often

The more you deliver, the more people expect from you. Everyone believes that if you accept all the duties, the management will notice your efforts. However, that is always not true. You know your limits and do not go beyond that. One of the best career tips is learning to say ‘no.’

8. Do not yearn to be a perfectionist

Perfectionists spend more time on every work to make it perfect. If you put too much effort on smaller things, you miss out the bigger perspective. It reduces your productivity. Be sincere towards your work. You have limited time to finish your work. So, do not waste time to make it perfect.

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7 Things Successful People Are Doing That You’re Not

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2 days ago

July 15, 2019

OM Contributor

Success comes in many shapes, sizes, and form. When it comes to entrepreneurship or running a business, you'll often see the ultra successful soar past all of their peers with relative easy and in a relatively short amount of time. One can't help but wonder what exactly do these individuals possess that others don't that allowed them to be so successful. Although it's not fair to generalize their success into a few bullet points, these ultra successful entrepreneurs all inherently have 10 things in common that the rest of us don't.

Know What They Want

Successful people know exactly what they want. They can tell you in vivid details the life they imagine for themselves and how they will get there. They rarely question their own ability or their own path. If anything, they're more likely to tread the unknown in pursuit of what they want.

Inherent Self Confidence

You know confidence when you're around it. And you also can smell arrogance and insecurities from a mile away. Successful people don't need to be arrogant. They never flaunt or brag about things they have to make others believe they're more successful than they really are. Being around them, you get a sense of their stability and security that's inherent in every action and word that comes from them.

Decisiveness

Man and woman shaking hands in front of coworkers

They're decisive individuals. In addition to knowing what they want, they also know how to get what they want, and they're certain they will get there. They don't procrastinate making decisions. When enough facts and evidence presents itself, they'll make a decision to keep the ball moving instead of sitting around waiting for stars to align

High Level Of Certainty

Man drinking coffee in front of laptop confidently

They possess an intoxicating level of certainty. Whatever it is they're doing, they're certain it's the right one. Whatever they're ordering at a restaurant, they're CERTAIN it's the best damn thing on the menu. No matter what the decision is, they're always certain of it and confident that they will get what they want. You'll rarely hear these individuals utter "I think that's a good idea." Instead, they're likely to command, "That's a good idea. I like it!"

Planning Everything

Although they're quick to make decisions, they're not reckless. Highly successful individuals plan out everything meticulously in order to guarantee their results. But don't confuse them with someone who plans everything, overthinks every situation, and never takes action. They're meticulous in terms of how thorough their plans are, and how far down the thought-branch they go. But they certainly don't overthink or over-complicates their plan.

Completing Everything

They're not perfectionist. They're completionist. Whatever they start, they plan to finish. And their ability to see things through create opportunities that otherwise wouldn't exist. Their ability to complete everything they start stems from their ability to control their enthusiasm. It's easy to start things when you're excited and can see the future clearly. It's much more difficult to maintain the same level of excitement once the endorphins are gone. For the ultra successful, they don't need the excitement to fuel their productivity.

Positive Mental Attitude

They're incredibly positive individuals who can always see an opportunity in any situation. They're not oblivious or blinded to obstacles or things that go wrong in their business. But more so, they have an ability to see past the negative and salvage something positive from it. This trait makes them difficult to discouraged and resilient to setbacks.