Myself Incorporated : Study-ache!

Does anyone know what I am talking about? You know, that I-have-been-sitting-here-for-far-too-long pain? I swear it goes from the base of the scalp all the way down to the lower back! I think it actually contributed to my first migraine (which I had the pleasure of hosting last week). I think anyone who studies a lot or has a desk-job can relate in one way or another, so I decided to do some research for all of us!

1. I found a great video explaining some of the causes of this pain (obviously posture is a big one), and it also gives you some stretches to help with the pain. It is a little corny, but I felt great after spending just five minutes working on the stretches. You can find that video here.

2. I learned that drinking water can combat a lot of that draining fatigue that you start to feel after sitting for a long period of time. As I mentioned here, drinking water is incredibly important and so beneficial too! Check out on the benefits of staying hydrated in this article: Top 11 Benefitsof Drinking Water.

3. One of the lessons I learned was to not ignore pain. This is something that people become very good at, and it is not something to be proud of! Without getting too hippy on all of you, I am just going to say that your body has a way of telling you that something is wrong, and you should ALWAYS listen to what it has to say for the sake of your health and happiness. (This one is especially for my mother!)

4. Try to change your position if you feel discomfort. Sometimes just lowering you chair, or moving your keyboard can make a world of difference in your posture!

5. Seek professional help if your problems persist. With this being said, I RARELY go to the doctor, but I refuse to damage my body (to the point where it could become permanent) just for the sake of saving some money. This is the only body I get, so I better treat it well!

With all this being said, I will leave you with a picture of an office that I am currently drooling over: