Comments on: 4 Simple Ways To Take Care of Yourself When Working Long Hours http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/ Freelance Advice and Freelance Jobs - FreelanceSwitch Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:19:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: slow horses and health http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-24315 slow horses and health Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:16:36 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-24315 <strong>slow horses and health...</strong> As you seem to know what your doing blogging wise, do you know what the best time of the week is to blog and have them read?... slow horses and health…

As you seem to know what your doing blogging wise, do you know what the best time of the week is to blog and have them read?…

]]> By: Stefan http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-20197 Stefan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:01:01 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-20197 There is a good book at: http://www.lazyway.net/ "The lazy way to success". Good read when one is working long hours. There is a good book at: http://www.lazyway.net/

“The lazy way to success”. Good read when one is working long hours.

]]> By: Heidi http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-12599 Heidi Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:12:52 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-12599 <strong>Heidi...</strong> "...With so many home gym equipment choices available, you're sure to find one that will fit your fitness goals and budget perfectly..."... Heidi…

“…With so many home gym equipment choices available, you’re sure to find one that will fit your fitness goals and budget perfectly…”…

]]> By: Kolz Blog » Blog Archive » 30 Ways to Transform Your Career http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-6852 Kolz Blog » Blog Archive » 30 Ways to Transform Your Career Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:04:06 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-6852 [...] Take care of yourself when working long hours. Invest in a proper ergonomic chair, exercise your eyeballs, stretch your neck and shoulders, and spend time with humans. Read More. [...] […] Take care of yourself when working long hours. Invest in a proper ergonomic chair, exercise your eyeballs, stretch your neck and shoulders, and spend time with humans. Read More. […]

]]> By: 4 maneras simples de cuidar tu salud cuando trabajas muchas horas http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-2142 4 maneras simples de cuidar tu salud cuando trabajas muchas horas Tue, 22 May 2007 13:26:03 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-2142 [...] 4 Simple Ways To Take Care of Yourself When Working Long Hours. Etiquetas: consejos, salud — [...] […] 4 Simple Ways To Take Care of Yourself When Working Long Hours. Etiquetas: consejos, salud — […]

]]> By: Benny http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-1105 Benny Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:00:06 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-1105 Nice article... I'm a webdesigner and I have had (or still have) quite a lot of RSI. This was built up from years of long hours in front of the computer, using the mouse. My biggest problem was my wrist and arm, but I had problems with my shoulders and back too. The bottom side of the wrist was always red from resting on the table using a mouse. Now I can't work without a wrist band (that one of tennis players). Back then I did a lot of 3D which was very intensive on the amount of mouse clicks, that caused a lot of the pain. A year ago I switched to a Wacom Intuos3 for all my mousing activity and it was (is) a godsend! I have a lot less pain now. But using the Wacom has brought a new type of pain in my arm (much less than with a mouse although), so unfortunately it is not magic. I still have to be careful. My solution is to: rest well, take regular breaks, stretch alot and do things to relieve stress like jogging, and of course the tablet. Always sit straight... Also try to use the computer less often, a lot of things can be done with a piece of paper and pencil. Oh, a good chair has helped me a lot too! Nice article…

I’m a webdesigner and I have had (or still have) quite a lot of RSI. This was built up from years of long hours in front of the computer, using the mouse. My biggest problem was my wrist and arm, but I had problems with my shoulders and back too.
The bottom side of the wrist was always red from resting on the table using a mouse. Now I can’t work without a wrist band (that one of tennis players). Back then I did a lot of 3D which was very intensive on the amount of mouse clicks, that caused a lot of the pain.

A year ago I switched to a Wacom Intuos3 for all my mousing activity and it was (is) a godsend! I have a lot less pain now. But using the Wacom has brought a new type of pain in my arm (much less than with a mouse although), so unfortunately it is not magic. I still have to be careful.

My solution is to: rest well, take regular breaks, stretch alot and do things to relieve stress like jogging, and of course the tablet. Always sit straight… Also try to use the computer less often, a lot of things can be done with a piece of paper and pencil. Oh, a good chair has helped me a lot too!

]]> By: Armen http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-892 Armen Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:28:00 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-892 I read a post recently at - <a href="http://www.dietriffic.com/2007/04/06/attention-bloggers-do-you-have-cookie-monster-syndrome/" rel="nofollow">Dietriffic </a> that might be a positive addition to this post. I read a post recently at - Dietriffic that might be a positive addition to this post.

]]> By: Barbara http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-820 Barbara Sat, 21 Apr 2007 18:51:34 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-820 You can usually find one of those balance chairs that tilts forward and has no back at Goodwill or Salvation Army.Most people can't stand them, but they are good for the back. Going to try a ball for part of the day. Since when do I have to be a medical expert to tell someone what works for me or the person I am quoting?The Orthopedic Institute and I are on good terms as long as I pay my bill. You can usually find one of those balance chairs that tilts forward and has no back at Goodwill or Salvation Army.Most people can’t stand them, but they are good for the back. Going to try a ball for part of the day. Since when do I have to be a medical expert to tell someone what works for me or the person I am quoting?The Orthopedic Institute and I are on good terms as long as I pay my bill.

]]> By: Jermayn Parker http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-796 Jermayn Parker Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:20:42 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-796 I think a pet could help, Dog walk down the park Birds, go and feed them cats, go and kick them :lol: I think a pet could help,

Dog walk down the park
Birds, go and feed them
cats, go and kick them :lol:

]]> By: Rohit Malik http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-793 Rohit Malik Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:26:14 +0000 http://freelanceswitch.com/working/4-simple-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-working-long-hours/#comment-793 Really Interesting posts for home workers! ;-) Really Interesting posts for home workers! ;-)

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