Most adults are on digital media for about four to six hours daily. As a remote worker, you may be racking up even more hours than usual in front of a brightly lit screen.
According to the Vision Council, nearly 49% of American adults say they don’t know what digital eye strain is – and nearly 35% aren’t concerned about the impact of digital device usage on their eyes.
Eye fatigue is caused by staring at screens for long periods of time. You may have eye strain if you have the following symptoms.
The simple solution to eye strain is to limit the time you spend in front of screens, but that can be especially tough when working at a computer is part of your job. Instead, it comes down to being mindful about interacting with screens throughout the day. Even if you are a computer-bound worker, eye strain is preventable and manageable. Here are ways to help reduce eye strain:
If you’re experiencing eye strain symptoms and at-home adjustments aren’t working, consult your eye doctor. This is especially important if you’re experiencing prolonged discomfort or vision changes.
From a stroll through the park to a day spent hiking, general exposure to green spaces has been linked to numerous physical and mental benefits – including improved attention, lower stress and better mood. As such, spending time in nature can help remote employees be more focused, inspired and creative.
You don’t have to go on a two-hour hike or even break a sweat. You can benefit just from being outside among trees and other green spaces for roughly five minutes.
Here are ways some outside time can support your mental health and overall well-being during the workday.
Since outside time can be beneficial to your mental health, consider the following ideas to get started and incorporate the outdoors into your daily work-from-home routine:
You don’t have to be outdoorsy to reap nature’s benefits. Find small ways to incorporate fresh air and sunlight into your daily schedule to improve your overall well-being. If you’re unsure how to do it, talk to your manager to discuss options that work for your schedule.
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