It’s tough to get all my steps in as a work-from-home editor. I have found ways to force myself to walk around more and get some exercise, otherwise my Garmin will yell at me — or vibrate and say “Move!” I don’t always hit the 10,000 steps a day mark, but these little steps go a long way:
- Take the dogs for an extra walk around the block. I take my dogs one at a time for two reasons: 1. I get even more steps in. 2. They are a little too much for me to handle together.
- Sweep or vacuum. I have to do this often because, as No. 1 mentions, I have two dogs.
- When I have a break between tasks, I will walk into another room and do a round of exercises. These can be crunches, handstand practice, jumping jacks, pushups or yoga poses.
- Find any reason to take the stairs. Take out the trash, check the mail, whatever.
- Go for a walk or run during my lunch break.
- Eat lunch away from my desk. It’s not much of a walk, but every step counts.
- Switch up my work space. I walk to a different room or go to Starbucks or another coffee shop to work. Again, every step counts.
- Run errands or go to yoga at the studio before or after work. I walk whenever I can.
It seems I have exhausted my ideas for how to take more steps during my workday. How do you get your steps?
Marette Flora is the founder of Floradise blog and personalized gift shop. Marette is a passionate storyteller and creator. She attended the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication.
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