With much of our weeks spent in the office, it’s important not to limit health goals to time at home or at the gym. Little changes to your daily routine can help you be healthier at work and help you reach or fitness goals faster. We’ve compiled a little list of healthy habits to cultivate at the office for overall better wellbeing. Give them a try today!

1. Stand up regularly: While there is some debate in the medical community about how many minutes a day it is necessary to stand up to limit the adverse effects of prolonged sitting, every one agrees that standing up is important to long term health. Set a timer on your watch, computer, or phone, to remind you to stand up incrementally throughout the day. You don’t have to just stand though, you can also use that time to take phone calls or check the status of other coworkers.
2. Exercise your eyes: If you spend most of your day in front of a computer it’s important to take regular breaks for your eyes. At least every hour take twenty seconds to look twenty feet away. The longer focal point of your vision will prevent eye fatigue and the atrophy of eye muscles. This practice may also reduce headaches associated with long computer sessions.
3. Take time to unwind: If you have small tasks that take a few minutes of your time, but no real thought (like making copies or stamping envelopes) try to use that down time to practice deep and measured breathing. By giving yourself something relaxing to think about you’ll return to your next task rejuvenated. Dwelling on stressful deadlines or future assignments serves no purpose. By counting your breaths you are focusing on the present, and yourself, both important things to keep in mind while at work.
4. Pack healthy snacks and water: It’s easier to resist the break-room doughnuts when you have a lean and healthy treat to enjoy instead. The same is true for a mid afternoon coffee when you have a bottle of water. Staying hydrated is crucial for the function of all your internal organs, and is often overlooked in the workplace.
5. Park farther away: The extra steps you’ll take to your car at the end of your day can add up over a few weeks. By parking farther away you make an added bit of fitness a crucial part of your day. By committing early in the day you’ll have to follow through again at the end of the day, even if you’re tired. Plus parking spots closer to your building can be conserved for clients and customers who may have physical limitations.
6. Get a buddy: Your coworkers can be your best resources for fitness and wellness accomplishments. Work together to remember to stand up regularly and practice healthy habits. Bring healthy snacks and treats to share for birthdays and holidays instead of cake or cookies. By joining forces with your office friends you will be more likely to maintain your healthy habits in the long run.

A healthy lifestyle goes with you everywhere. Don’t neglect your time at work as an opportunity to do the right things for your wellbeing. Set goals, form habits, and be healthy. Little changes can make a big difference in the way you feel.