Mental Health Moves: Stretching at Work for Stress Relief
| Stretching during your workday helps reduce stress, lower anxiety, and improve mental health. In just a few minutes, you can relieve physical tension, increase blood circulation, and boost energy levels. Some important ones to include are stretches for your neck, back, and wrists. Moving and stretching more can also decrease feelings of burnout and increase focus. Here are some fun ones to try right at your desk!
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| | Neck
| Relax your head and tilt to one side (ear to shoulder). Gently use hand hold stretch for 10-15 seconds. Slowly switch to the other side.
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| | Arms
| Sit straight in your in chair and stretch your right arm over your head. Gently lean to the left until you feel a stretch in your right side. Hold 10-15 seconds and repeat with the left arm over your head.
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| Put both hands on a stable chair and step arm’s length away. Keep legs about shoulder length apart. Bend forward and hold stretch for 10-20 seconds.
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| | Wrists
| Hold arm straight out in front of you. Pull extended hand backwards with the other hand, then gently pull downward. Hold each for 15 seconds. Repeat on other hand.
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Try It This Week: Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
| Skip the takeout and enjoy a delicious, healthier version of Beef and Broccoli. Serve this stir-fry over rice or rice noodles or spoon it inside large Bibb lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps.
| Get the recipe and learn more about special pricing available to benefits-eligible employees, plus their spouses and adult dependents.
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| | Benefits Buzz: Try a Guided Stretch Session with CommonHealth
| CommonHealth’s YouTube channel has a variety of helpful videos, including guided stretching routines that you can do right at your desk! A few to choose from include neck, upper body, and lower body stretches.
| Visit the CommonHealth YouTube channel today for these useful resources and more!
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