9 Hacks That Will Make Your Workday So Much Healthier

Here's how to make the workday work better for you!

1. Keep your desk stocked with healthy snacks.

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Satisfy your sweet tooth AND stay healthy by stocking your desk with nutritious treats like apples, oranges, and granola.

2. Replace juice and soda with infused water.

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Struggle to drink enough water at work? Try making visits to the water cooler more exciting by putting fruit slices in your cup first.

3. Take a few minutes every day to do some deep breathing.

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Need to destress in a hurry? Give slow, deep breathing a try. Studies show that breathing deeply can slow the heartbeat, help lower or stabilize blood pressure, and promote relaxation.

4. Handwrite your to-do list.

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Feeling overwhelmed by screens? An old-fashioned paper-and-pen to-do list is a great way to slow down and restructure your day.

5. Walk around the office at least once an hour.

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You know that sitting all day isn't good for your health, but sometimes it just...happens. Help yourself be just a tiny bit more active by setting a timer that tells you to get up and walk around once an hour.

6. Take the stairs whenever possible.

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You can sneak in a little extra activity by taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

7. Take care of your eyes with the 20-20-20 Rule.

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Staring at a computer all day can cause eye strain. Give your eyes a break by following the 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

8. Watch a cat video or two for a productivity boost.

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All work and no play isn't just bad for your mood — it can negatively impact your productivity. A recent study has found that being exposed to something funny at work can actually make you more productive. So don't feel guilty about taking a laugh break.

9. Mix up your commute for fresh perspective.

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Stuck in a rut? An easy way to mix up your routine and start the day fresh is to take a different route to work.

Instead of sitting at your desk, stand and move around.

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