Lynda ArtesaniLegal Accountant and Data Migration Specialist at The Proper Trust

Paris Heinen's best advice for people who work at a desk all day

11 Aug 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief wellness monologue, Paris Heinen (presented by Lynda Artesani) offers three practical recommendations for people who spend most of their day at a desk. First, she urges listeners to step outside and let sunlight hit their face for a few minutes, emphasizing that natural light provides vitamin D and can help alleviate feelings of anxiety and overwhelm that often accompany prolonged indoor work. Second, she links this brief sun exposure to mental‑health benefits, suggesting it as a quick reset when overwhelm builds. Finally, she cautions against reaching for sugary snacks in the afternoon, recommending that those struggling with energy dips avoid sweets to prevent further stress on the body. The overall message is a concise, actionable guide to improve physical and mental well‑being for desk‑bound professionals.

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What I recommend everybody that stays at their desk every day, especially if you live in the sun, but if you don't live in the sun, then still do this. Get up out of your chair and go outside and get the light on your face. You need vitamin D. For those of you who are sitting behind a desk all the time and you're getting anxious and you're getting overwhelmed, and overwhelm is the number one word, I think we get overwhelmed. Go outside and get sun on your face for just a couple of minutes. But I think getting the vitamin D, doing that, making sure, you know, but if you're, if you're really struggling in the afternoon, don't reach for sweets.