Dealing With Pain That Comes From Your Work
It can be hard to live a normal life when you are in pain all the time. Many people live with extremely painful conditions, struggling to get through work, and finding it hard to have a good social life.
It can be hard to live a normal life when you are in pain all the time. Many people live with extremely painful conditions, struggling to get through work, and finding it hard to have a good social life. Of course, though, when something like this is being caused by your job, there are often ways that it can be overcome. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the pain that can be caused by normal work, giving you an idea of how to fight back.
Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common forms of recurring pain. A lot of people end up in very bad shape because of conditions like this, finding it hard to sit at their desks for long days with their back in agony. Seeing a chiropractor can be a good way to overcome an issue like this, making it possible to work towards easing your pain. Alongside this, though, your employer should also be willing to provide you with the tools to ease your back pain at work.
Headaches
Headaches can be impossible to work with, making it hard to concentrate and making most people feel like they want to go home. There are loads of things that can cause headaches, from dehydration to exposure to fluorescent lights, and many of them can occur at work. You’ll need to find the source of your headaches in order to combat them, and this means that you will probably need to spend some time researching this type of condition.
Wrist & Arm Pain
Using a computer all day can lead to some interesting health problems. The most common of these occur in the arms and wrists, with many people experiencing long-term pain when they use a keyboard all day. Wrist rests, ergonomic keyboards, and desks with adjustable heights can work to combat pain like this, ensuring that you are able to keep working without worrying about causing permanent damage. If you find your wrists hurting, it can be worth using a brace until you can see a doctor.
Joint Pain
Finally, as the last type of pain to consider, it’s time to think about joint pain. Knees, elbows, and hips can all cause a lot of pain, but most people aren’t aware of how they should combat issues like this. Jobs that involve repetitive stress on these parts of the body should be handled very carefully. Braces should be worn while doing heavy work, and you should spend some time learning about your body’s mechanics to avoid putting stress in these sensitive areas.
Pain can be incredibly hard to live with. A lot of people experience long-term pain thanks to their work, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Your employer is obligated to look after your health, and this means that you need only talk to them to start working towards solutions to the pain you’re experiencing at work.
Fall Back into Your Space
Misplacing keys in your home is arguably one of the most frustrating things to experience. What would make it worst is losing your keys…on a Monday. This was my reality about two weeks ago when I could not find my keys in my bedroom. After about 5 minutes of spinning in circles and checking underneath the same pile of work documents, the rage set in. I went into a violent fit of cleaning and cleansing my room. The funny thing is, I found my keys within 15 minutes of shuffling things around and clearing space. However, I knew from the moment I decided to grab a trash bag, this wasn’t about the keys.
I felt betrayed and I wanted revenge. Since working from home, I allowed my work-life and traumas of society spill over into my sacred space. I needed my space and peace back. By the end of the cleaning storm, I ended up removing an entire wardrobe and its contents from the room. There were clothes I hadn’t seen or worn for almost a year. I even realized that the position of the furniture contributed to my discomfort.
While being limited in space for the foreseeable future, it is important that we nurture our personal spaces to evolve with us. After that moment where I broke, I realized how cleaning becomes a spiritual process in adulthood. I now understand the necessity of waking early on a Saturday blasting Anita Baker to get the house in order. This month, I wanted to provide you with some tips to help you do the same in your own space.
Reorganizing
Organization can be the one thing that makes or breaks a space. As we welcome the Fall season, now is a perfect time to reorganize your space to be comforting for you during the coming winter months.
- As you’re buying new clothes, donate the old ones to a local consignment retailer or charity
- Check all your jackets, coats, boats, and accessories to see what needs to be cleaned or adjusted
- Organize up, not out. The goal is to increase your space, not box you in more
- Dust/Clean out ventilation
- Buy new pillows
- Clean out the kitchen drawers
- Clean your oven. It’s not clean unless half your body is hanging out the door, and your left should reaches the back right burner. Don’t debate it. It’s science.
Lighting
How many times have you changed light bulbs since being home? I can honestly say that before I used this time to reorganize, I had not. Fall means shorter days and less natural lighting, so this season, the lights in your home will be seeing significantly more use than they have in the past. To begin this project, start with high traffic areas in your home. Communal areas, bathrooms, and bedroom lighting should all be exchanged for more efficient bulbs. As we transition into the holiday season, your kitchen is going to be getting a lot more use. Switch out the bulbs and don’t forget about the refrigerator, freezer, and overhead lights about the stove.
While you’re choosing your lights, keep in mind that the lighting indoors is artificial. There’s evidence that this change in natural light exposure can affect your mood. A way to combat this is to vary the type of lighting in your home spaces to mimic natural light. Use this time to experiment with different light temperatures, dimmers, lamps, string lights, and lanterns.
Image by Jason Leung
Scents
My favorite part about fall cleaning and organizing is finally being able to enjoy the best scents of the year. No, I am not referring to pumpkin spice, but rather some amazing scents that will make you never allow that outside your kitchen again. Here is a brief list of some of my favorite Fall scents you can enjoy in your home too this season.
Fresh
Oak Moss
Lavender
Honey
Geranium
Fruit
Orange
Fig
Plum
Musk
Ylang Ylang
Golden Frankincense
Tobacco
Fir
Leather
As time goes on and the seasons change, occasionally examining your space can help reduce your stress and anxiety. If you find yourself becoming frustrated with your space, don’t be afraid to get angry. Use the energy to reorganize and fall back into your space this month.
How To Boost Your Productivity and Attitude With Clothing When Working At Home
We know it hasn't been easy working from home especially if you've worked full-time in an office. One way to stay productive with accomplishing work and motivating yourself for the day it to make an effort in getting dressed for the day. See how influential this simple practice is in our newest article.
What has been the norm for businesses and employees in the past has transitioned into full work-from-home chaos due to the coronavirus. None of us fully prepared for maintaining our work life at home for what could be more than two months. Many of you who worked in an office and wished to work from home are experiencing the pros and cons of working remotely, with the biggest struggle staying proactive and completing work. It’s easy to get lazy, become unmotivated, and decide to watch TV or take a “quick” nap.
For a quick solution to this problem, we offer you the advice of dressing for work at home. We can imagine your response: “Why should I waste clean clothes to sit in the living room and work?” It’s important to look past your wash load and realize how it can boost your personal morale. Getting dressed in the morning often motivates you to accomplish work. If you opt to wear sweats or stay in your pajamas, these casual clothing pieces can make your mood for the day lackadaisical and unmotivated. Taking the time to shower, put on your favorite top and pants, styling your hair, and applying makeup can boost your confidence, make you feel ready to take on the day, and embrace your inner boss.
After reading this article, start small by wearing jeans or pants instead of sweatpants. Taking inspiration from the runway, Max Mara is our favorite with simplistic, but statement workwear pieces. Wear a wide leg pant with a simple top. It gives semi-casual vibes combining professional and fashionable. The second day, plan your outfit the night before giving focus and emphasis on wearing something attractive to boost your mood. Because the weather changes, a camel tone is perfect for a dull or bright day. Day by day, add more focus to how you get dressed. Not only will it make a difference in your attitude, but, also, your productivity for the day. Photo Credit: Filippo Fior/ gorunway.com
Report: Necole Jackson
At the rise of Covid-19 many of us first questioned the timeline of fashion week and would we see the regular calendar continue - the question weighed over many of us for months! It was refreshing to see design houses and designers across the globe take advantage of the uncertainty and plow into production mode - thus my interest in Jerri Reid New York - The Black Designer based in Brooklyn New York wow’d instagram with his latest collection paying homage to the Black Is King film which debuted earlier this year in July. I was taken aback at quick of a turn round the young designer produced and released his well crafted designs reflecting some of the films most memorable moments.