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to Stress Management
Computer stress can refer to frustrations over a PC breakdown or other
technical problems. In this case, computer stress relief will come
with reliable and convenient technical help. It will be great if you
have technically-savvy friends who can troubleshoot the computer but
if you don't, the only way to fix your problem is to call the
manufacturer's tech support hotline.
The latter option can be a stressful experience by itself. It is quite
a challenge reaching a live tech support representative and the long
wait is likely to blow your roof. However, remember that getting angry
will not solve anything. It will surely not give you computer stress
relief. Shouting at the representative or being rude may even cause
him or her to delay sending you help. The best way is to relax and
calmly explain to the representative what your problem is.
Computer stress can also refer to eyestrain, migraine, back pain, neck
and shoulder strain due to long periods of sitting in front of the
computer and poor posture. Computer stress relief, in this case,
focuses on relaxing these parts of the body. Eyestrain is the number
one computer-related health complaint. To relieve eyestrain, take your
eyes off the computer screen and focus them on a different object. Do
this every 20 minutes when working on the computer. Sometimes, simply
leaning back and closing your eyes for five minutes is enough to give
your eyes much-needed break.
Doing basic yoga exercises offers computer stress relief by relieving
muscles of tension. At the same time, yoga improves one's posture,
which aggravates computer stress. You can easily practice yoga at home
or in the workplace. It does not need any fancy equipment. What is
more, many companies have already adopted yoga programs to offer their
employees computer stress relief. Some basic yoga exercises that you
can do for computer stress relief are neck stretches, shoulder lifts
and side body twists and forward bending.
Aside from yoga, massage provides quick computer stress relief.
Massage has long been known to offer many therapeutic benefits. Ease
shoulder, neck and back aches by massaging these parts. It is best if
someone gives you a massage so ask a friend or family member to do so
or to get a professional masseur.
Sometimes, changes in the surroundings are necessary for computer
stress relief. It is highly recommended to use ergonomic PC chairs and
tables, which are intended to follow the natural position of the human
body so as to prevent strains. Additionally, using seat cushions also
offers computer stress relief. As you can see, there are so many ways
to easily relieve computer stress. Try any of the above mentioned tips
and feel relieved in a few minutes.