Dealing with electronics in a healthy way.
Hey everyone!
I noticed that unfortunately 90% of my day I'm staring at a screen, it's a hard challenge to stay healthy when you have to keep sitting on a chair and work on your pc for many hours , like even if you are very careful you would usually still find yourself sitting with a shrimp like back posture 🦐, so how do you guys usually manage to take care of your back and eyes in today's world that's full of electronics and screens? 🧑🏻💻
@WarmSnowflake
I try my best to take regular breaks.
Quick walk.
Stretch.
Turn off if I can at all 😊
@Amanda84
Great ideas Amadna😊😊 I will try to do the same even if i have to set alarms on my phone to remind me.
@Amanda84
this is so helpful, i need to start doing this
@Jadem107
@Amanda84
Can you make sure your set-up is the best it can be for you.. Are you working at home or at work? Have you got a proper chair that supports your back, the screen set at the right height and the right distance from you, and no light shining on it from windows etc. I found this helpful when I was setting my desk etc up in my new flat.
https://www.posturite.co.uk/home-office/home-office-set-up
@Hamstermum
I really appreciate the tips 🥰
@Amanda84
That sounds good and not really tough to do.
@WarmSnowflake I follow the 20-20-20 rule
That is..
in every 20 minutes
look at something 20 meters away
for 20 seconds
@chillmoon
This is such a good and easy tip! Thank you so much for sharing
@chillmoon
That's pretty cool! Thankss
@WarmSnowflake I reduce the brightness of my screen
also I make sure I’m not using a device in a dark place at night. It’s not good for the eyes.
@chillmoon
That sounds perfect 😊
@WarmSnowflake I don't 😂😂😂
@sadcat13
Me too 😂 😂 but trying to change 😂
@WarmSnowflake you are doing great 😊
@WarmSnowflake
I try to follow certain routine.
No gadgets during meal time.
30 min no screen before bed time.
30 min no checking phone after I wake up.
No phone while walking..
@SimplyCompassionate
I wish i could stick with the no screens before bed rule but if i didn't scroll on my phone i would probably start overthinking
@WarmSnowflake
Yes. I can understand. I've gone through the same 😌
@SimplyCompassionate
How were you able to stop overthinking please 😭
@WarmSnowflake
I tried to take a pause, do deep breathing.
Took baby steps, did one small action to break the loop. It did help at times.
@SimplyCompassionate
I will try that for sure , thank you so much really.
If its on a phone I can lay down to ease my back. As far as my eyes, I have to make sure I get some rest
@WarmSnowflake
maintaining your spinal curve is very simple and it helps A LOT when doing desk based work. if you notice that you have a slouched posture, just sit up and sit back. kinda like exaggerate your spinal curvature. at first it may feel weird but you will quickly get used to it. try to stack your spine, neck over upper spine over lower spine.
your shoulders will automatically go back and your neck will come into a natural curve. after that maintaining it requires less and less effort over time.
as for working with screens, keep as less of a brightness as possible, like moderate brightness and maintain a well lit work area. all these tips have really helped me
@gentlemelon85
Thank you so much for the tip
@WarmSnowflake
I have to say this is very challenging for me! The thing that helped the most is putting some frequently used apps hidden on my phone, setting time limits, and switching off notifications for them. That way I still get calls or messages but i'm not going on social media cause it's not really needed.
@LifeWorks
Wow that really requires a lot of self control and discipline
@WarmSnowflakeOh, I feel you! 😅 I’ve been dealing with the same “shrimp posture” problem. What’s helped me a lot:
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Fixing my setup: screen at eye level, feet flat, lower back supported.
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Moving every 30–60 mins: even just standing, walking, or stretching for a couple of minutes.
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Strengthening muscles: planks, glute bridges, and rows really help your posture.
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Eye care: 20-20-20 rule (look 20 feet away every 20 mins), blink more, and adjust screen brightness.
Tiny habits really add up—like standing when refilling water or stretching during loading screens. It’s not perfect, but my back and eyes feel way better!
@curiousbookishness
That's very helpful, thank you sooo much
@WarmSnowflake welcome🥰
@WarmSnowflake Totally get you, with so much screen time it’s almost impossible not to end up in “shrimp mode” at some point 😅. A few things that have really helped me are setting a timer to stand up every 45–60 minutes, doing a couple of quick stretches (chest openers + neck mobility are game changers), and adjusting my screen height so I’m not bending forward all day.
For the eyes, the 20-20-20 rule makes a big difference: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. I’ve also found blue-light–filter glasses surprisingly helpful during long work sessions.
If you’re in Spain, Holland & Barrett has some useful wellness bits like magnesium (great for muscle tension) and eye-health supplements that can support you if you’re spending long hours at the computer.
@diplomaticRaspberries1783
Thanks a lot , that's really helpful ☺️
