HP 1700T manual Vary Your Tasks, Reduce Sources of Stress, Try it and see, Breathe deeply

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Vary Your Tasks

Examine your work habits and the types of tasks you perform. Break up the routine and try to vary your tasks during the day. By doing so, you may avoid sitting in one position or performing the same activities continuously for several hours using your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or back. For example, you could print out your work to proofread rather than proofing from your monitor.

Reduce Sources of Stress

Take an inventory of things at work that are stressful to you. If you perceive that your physical or psychological health is being affected, take time to evaluate what changes you can make to reduce or eliminate the sources of stress.

Try it and see

Contrary to what some may believe, several studies have found that productivity

*does NOT decline when frequent short breaks are added to the day.

Breathe deeply

Breathe fresh air deeply and regularly. The intense mental concentration that may accompany computer use may tend to cause breath-holding or shallow breathing.