Exercise and body movements

We sit to work, sit to rest, sit to scroll. The body was not built for a whole day of stillness, and it lets you know: a stiff neck, a tired back, restless sleep.

You do not need a gym or a plan. You need to move, a little, often.

• Stand up once an hour. You will not remember on your own, so let something remind you: a timer on your desk, or a watch with a stopwatch that beeps or vibrates. When it goes off, stand, stretch, look out of a window.
• Walk. A short walk with no phone is one of the calmest things you can do for a busy mind.
• Move in a way you enjoy. The best exercise is the one you will actually do again tomorrow.

Screens keep the mind busy and the body still. A little movement puts the two back in balance.

This is not medical advice, just what helps me… If something hurts, see a professional.