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The miracle of the hour lunch break

The miracle of the hour lunch break

(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – I felt figety and lost. Hungry, yes, but not exactly sure what to do with myself.
I was given an hour lunch break.
Little did I know that when I took a one-day-a-week job at my local SBDC, they would adhere to the federally mandated break policy. Duh! As a self-employed business owner, this hour for lunch concept was foreign and almost anxiety-producing.
You mean, sit here and eat – for a whole hour?
But I warmed up my lunch in the microwave and sat down with a copy of the local paper. And read. And chuckled at the funnies. And …read more

Ergonomics 2: Sit up, Quasimodo!

Ergonomics 2: Sit up, Quasimodo!

Gone are the days of elocution lessons, skirt length checks, and book balancing practice. Thank goodness!
So, if you’re expecting a lecture about sitting up straight, think again. However, awareness of your spine alignment at work can make a difference on your productivity and health. The following suggestions can help reduce back pain and the need for frequent chiropractic visits.
And they don’t cost a dime.
OSHA’s working posture suggestions:

sit and work so head, neck, and trunk face forward (not twisted)
sit so trunk perpendicular to floor (not leaning forward or backward)
shoulders and upper arms perpendicular to floor
arms and shoulders relaxed and level (not …read more


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