So what I mean with my question is that I'm looking for ways to manage my energy without working out. Recently office work is physically getting harder for me as I just feel done with sitting all day. Today I'd swear that I could feel my muscles screaming, wanting to be used lol. Luckily I had a workout planned today.
But I can't workout every single day. I need to find ways to stay more active and to let out more energy, but I don't really now how.
Now that I think about it, I did have an extra coffee today. But still, other days are sort of the same.
And indeed, I do not always consider walking to work as a workout. Maybe I should find ways to walk throughout the day.
I had to quit office work for this reason. Now I work in education and get to pace moderately or stand all day and its been a lot better for me energetically. Had that 'Big dog in a little apartment' feeling.
Yeah I am starting to think about making a switch as well. Good for you for doing that.
I'd suggest drinking Yerba Mate throughout the day. Maybe get a standing or walking desk?
I have this issue where I will get super antsy by the end of my shift and just HAVE to hop off my PC, I work from home, and literally the SECOND I walk away and am free.... I just crash and I'm laying on the floor in my office and loose all motivation. Like it's mentally exhausting and when I'm free my mind just wants to not think or do anything. Some days I just zone out and stair at the ceiling for a while. Or turn on a TV show I have seen a half dozen times just to have something mind jumping to act as background. My body will have energy, but my mind loses all drive to focus on anything. I think stress is a big factor but I have just been stuck in this rut. I recently started physical therapy for my back and hip that's been messed up for months now. I spend 2 hours a night there 2-3 nights a week and on off night I always plan to do some of the stretches at home but then I just... Don't.
Would you be able to do them in the morning, before work maybe?
Its like an hour of stuff. As it stands I get up just in time to roll myself into my office and clock it. lol.
Do you stretch? This helps me a little psychologically to calm me down. Realizing my muscles and tendons are shortening because Im sitting for hours gives me anxiety so I have to stretch the right muscles (largely hamstrings and hip flexors) to prevent that. Helps too that it will get your blood moving a bit especially if you are a bit more dynamic with the stretching.
