If you work and spend one third for half your day at the office, then your environment is just as important as in your home. Although we usually have little control over the buildings in which we work, being aware of the problems that can affect us, allow us to take countermeasures and can help create stimulating and supportive environments. Below are 10 steps that will help ensure an office that is balanced and promotes good health and well-being, which will absolutely help your health and the health of your company.
1) Ergonomically correct chair: make sure your chair is comfortable and has adjustable height and arms. When you are sitting straight with your feet on the floor, your hands should be at a 90 degree angle when you enter the computer. If you need to stretch or stretch to get to your computer, you do a blow to the back and shoulder. Chairs can be expensive, but in the long run it will cost a lot less than spending time with a chiropractor.
2) Green plants: Plants do more than just enhance the beauty of your environment, many are actually pure pollutants from the air, as they add oxygen and moisture to the indoor environment. However, the new finds suggest that they can add more than just color and interest. They also filter the air and can fight the common disease of a sick building with high technology. Recent studies by the NASA Space Administration in America have yielded some very interesting results. In a recent test conducted by Dr. BC Wolverton at the Centense Space Center in Mississippi, it was discovered that ordinary indoor plants are capable of turning chemical air pollutants into harmless substances. Ivy, one of the smallest indoor plants, does an excellent job of cleaning the air from toxins, especially benzene and TCEs. The humble pot chrysanthemum is another delicacy. You can place several plants around your office or create a clean cocktail with clean air by adding plants such as Peace Lilies and Parlor Palms. Better still there are various forms of Dracaena, Dracaena Varneki and Dracaena Janet Craig - the real types of sucking pollutants. The Chinese Evergreen and the humble Philoderdron are also two that should be monitored.
3) Lighting: research shows that natural light increases a person’s performance and reduces fatigue and stress. By simply replacing your outdated fluorescent tubes with a full spectrum tube, you can instantly improve your environment and your well-being! Full spectrum illumination emits a natural, balanced spectrum of light that is closest to the sunlight in a room. Based on many years of research, they not only cause true, bright colors, but also can alleviate eye fatigue, improve your mood, reduce cortisol (stress hormone), slow down retinal aging and reduce glare.
4) Aromatherapy: Aromatherapy is the practice of using volatile vegetable oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical well-being. Not only does the aroma of natural essential oil stimulate the brain to cause a reaction, but the natural ingredients (natural chemicals) of the essential oil are drawn into the lungs and can also bring physical benefits. Aromatherapy can help with a physical condition, can help with symptoms, can affect your mood or help alleviate or temporarily eliminate stress or other psychological factors. It is said that the smell of your office with lavender essential oil reduces computer errors by at least 25%. The following is a good mix for office use (must have an aromatherapy diffuser): 2 drops of lemon, orange, or bergamot; 2 drops of grapefruit; 1 drop of ylang-ylang, rose or neroli. Multiply your mix by 4 to get a total of 20 drops of your chosen mix. Add oil to a dark glass bottle and mix well, rolling the bottle between your hands. Add the appropriate number of drops from the created mixture to your diffuser following the manufacturer's instructions. There are also many “recipes” on the Internet that can be used during the period of cold and flu, when the “office-air” can be extremely contagious.
5) Air quality: EPA informs us that 6 out of 10 buildings are “sick”, and indoor air quality is the United States. environmental health problem number one. A recent study by the US Department of Agriculture found that room ionization resulted in 52% less dust in the air and 95% less bacteria in the air (as many of the pollutants were found in the airborne dust floating particles) . The US Department of Agriculture also conducted another study to test the effectiveness of negative ionization when removing Salmonella Enteritidis aerosols. Negative ions dramatically reduced salmonella aerosol particles, which caused the following statement by the USDA. I recommend a negative ion air purifier for the office. These devices are small enough to fit on a loan or desk and are very modest.
6) Electromagnetic interference protection: adverse energies from electromagnetic fields emitted by high-voltage wires, industrial radar, microwave, electrical current, computers, cell phones, televisions, fluorescent lamps, and other electrical devices have proven to be dangerous for mental and physical health. When a person sleeps or works for intense periods in areas of electromagnetic frequency, these energies create a permanent source of tension (changing the polarity of the body), which can lead to fatigue, upset, tension and illness. Symptoms of exposure can include drowsiness, chronic pain and pain, sleep disorders, irritability, low energy and general malaise, and can lead to more serious health situations, such as cancer. These severely destructive energy fields actually numb or despond our sensory perceptions and negatively affect the activity of the brainwave. Studies have also shown that electromagnetic fields (EMF) cause mild depression in many patients with impaired melatonin, dopamine and serotonin levels. There are many devices that can be used in the office or put on a computer that will provide EMF protection. I recommend Safe Space II. It is designed to neutralize harmful electromagnetic fields, geopathic interference, and other harmful vibrational energies in environments. It is a framed holographic grid (closed behind glass) 2 "x 2" and can be attached to any surface ... especially to a computer monitor. The Safe Space II device cleans a spherical region with a radius of 9 inches. You can learn more about this at http://www.ghchealth.com.
7) Colors: Color therapy has its roots in ancient Egypt. Scientific studies recognize that colors bring emotional reactions to people. Our reactions and attitudes to flowers differ from person to person. This color affects all of us, it is an undoubted fact. Its significance was studied, and the results were used for merchandising, sales, home decorating, workplace conditions, industry, plant growth, nutrition, physics, physiology, psychology, ecclesiasticalism and art. In fact, color is the part of our lives that we tend to take it for granted. The colors that are useful in the office: orange - stimulate creativity; yellow - enhances intelligence and increases motivation; red - activated; blue - soothing, struggling with physical and mental stress; Green - fights irritability and has a healing effect on the body. For the office, use the colors for which you are painted, as these are colors that will benefit your health.
8) Music: all offices have some kind of music playing in the background. Music can affect emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication skills and cognitive abilities. Music in the workplace, whether from a musical composition or from a radio, is sometimes used to mask sounds. Music can provide mental stimulation when performing monotonous tasks, which can help reduce the level of stress in the office. However, some people find music in the office extremely annoying, especially if it is too loud or out of place. I found that soft, rising music is very important for the “atmosphere” of the office. There is literally a mirage of good background music on the CD. Find on the Internet what is suitable for your office.
9) Breaks: even the most focused person needs a break at least twice a day. Changing the scenery also helps with emotions. One of the best ways to eliminate stress and recharge the body is to go outside in ten minutes walk. Focus on your surroundings and take a deep breath. This will give you renewed energy and also help in the production of vitamin D. Take a walk yourself and focus on cleansing your mind. Walking will also receive blood and the lymphatic system.
10) Organization: A great idea to look into Feng Shui for the office. Feng Shui is basically an environmental science and gives advice on how to create environments in which we feel comfortable and supportive. For example, water energy plays a significant role in feng shui. Having a small fountain in your office can give a feeling of calm and tranquility. Keep your office clean and organized. There is no excuse for the mess. Make sure your desk is clean and everything is cleaned before you leave each day. A well-organized, uncluttered table leads to clear thinking and reduces stress. Make a habit of returning items back to their original place after you finish using them.
Including extra time, effort, and money in providing a “healthy” environment for your office will bring many health benefits. Of course, it is assumed that when you are out of the office, you also take care of yourself by eating a healthy diet, exercising body and mind, taking good supplements and getting adequate rest. All this goes hand in hand in obtaining and maintaining body health. Do not forget to treat your attitude when you are traveling on the path to good health, because a negative attitude is self-destructive. Good health requires desire, determination and discipline in all aspects of your life.
