How To Keep Your Mind And Body Healthy When You Work For Long Hours

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I recently wrote about what a typical day at Miss Millennia Magazine is like for me and many people and me seemed shocked at how much effort went into each day for us. For example, on the day where I wrote four articles in a single day, I had a 12-hour workday! Needless to say, by the end of that day I felt drained and my eyes were so tired. Sometimes working long days are inevitable, but they can really wreck havoc on our minds and body. Here I would like to share a few tips that I use when I know I have a long day ahead of me.

Give Yourself Deadlines

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We all heave deadlines when it comes to the work we do, but sometimes it is important to set deadlines for yourself. I set times of the day that I ahve to have an individual article turned in to keep myself from procrastinating. I know that if my article is due at 9am and I still have a lot to write, I will get up at 5am so I have enough time to proofread and schedule out my social posts once it’s finsihed. his may seem silly, but is so necesarry when you have multiple things you are trying to accomplish that day so you know when it is time to move on.

Takes multiple breaks during the day

I take this rule very seriously. I already get a little cabin fever sometimes since I work from home, so I always welcome the schedule break. My breaks for the day usually includes 1 meal and exercising for the day mixed with a few bathroom breaks thrown in there. This is something I neglected when I first started working from home and I was miserable. I had to realize that I did not have anything to prove working from home. Don’t be ashamed to take a much needed break from time to time, especially if you plan on working a long day. Sometimes I take a break that is a little longer and do a bi-weekly hike with my buddy Sadia. But I know I can make up for it by working later and getting up earlier the next day. Taking break are so good for your body and your mind.

Use Eyezen glasses

The average millennial spends about 10 hours per day behind a screen between mobile devices, TVs, computers and tablets. While we are becoming more technologically advanced, the probelm is that
our eyes were not designed to keep up with the glow from all these screens on a daily basis. Just because I know this does not mean it is time for me to shut down my site and start living a life without technology. That would be crazy. Plus I do not think I would survive for long. But there is an alternative, and it’s called Eyezen glasses.

What I enjoy about Eyezen glasses is they prevent eye strain and block the harmful blue light from your screen. And most importantly, they are stylish. Check out the Dolce and Gabanna pair I received. Since I received my glasses, I can focus much longer, and I do not get motion sick anymore when I look at the screen too long. I have to admit that I love my pair.

If you already wear glasses, these baby’s can be created with your prescription in them as well, and they have some beautiful styles to choose from. You can order ask about Eyezen with your Eye doctor or order your lenses without a prescription by going to their site at EyezenUSA.com.

Beware of when and how often you check your emails!

This one can be deadly. I am obsessed with my email and get a high when people tell me “Thanks for responding so quickly.” Do yourself a favor and track your day and see how much time you dedicate to checking your email. You will be shocked. To fight the addiction I make a point to ignore my emails during writing days. Sorry if I do not get back to quickly on those days, but I cannot lose focus when I write, or else I lose momentum. I know that this is a tough one for many people so just beware.

Working long hours can suck, but using the tips I have above is an excellent way to stay healthy and productive. If you are thinking of a gift to get your buddy who sits behind a computer screen all day, the Eyezen glasses could be a fantastic option for them! Check out more info on them here. Good luck!