Housing First Dual Diagnosis Team Blog: On Your Feet Britain
In this month's from the Housing First Dual Diagnosis team blog, the team highlight the 'On Your Feet Britain' day and how movement promotes all aspects of wellbeing. Find out more about the Housing First Dual Diagnosis Team here.
Did you know that 70% of our average 9 hours of sitting time is at work?
Taking place this year on Thursday 27 April, 'On Your Feet Britain' aims to promote ways to reboot and energize your workplace habits through a a variety of fun and simple activities to #SitLess and #MoveMore
Research shows that regular movement throughout the day leads to:
- Better health
- Increased motivation
- Improved concentration
- And many, many more wellbeing and performance benefits
The 'On Your Feet Britain' challenge encourages you to take James Brown at his word and convert 'sitting time' to 'standing time'. Make some simple changes - it’s easier than you think:
- Stand during phone calls
- Stand and take a break from your computer every 30 minutes
- Use the stairs more
- Arrange standing or walking meetings
- Eat your lunch away from your desk – go for a walk on your lunch
- Walk to a colleague's desk instead of phoning or emailing them
- Stand at the back of the room during presentations
- Drink lots of water – frequent toilet breaks
- Limit screen time
- Try a sit – stand desk
See the website for more ideas and suggestions for your workplace: http://onyourfeetday.com/
Go to the downloads and get some great posters and reminders for you office - password is OYF23
#SitLess #MoveMore #BigWiggle
