Energising Desk Exercises

Hi, Welcome! I’m Elizabeth Conley and I set up this site to help and support people who want to work from home as I know that setting up a business from home can be isolating and frustrating at times. If you’re just thinking about a change then check out this video by a good friend and coach Andrea Lindsay on, making a career change part 1.

When I tell people that I work from home, they often say that I have the perfect work life balance. They wish that they could work from home too.  My husband who commutes 2 hours a day to work says that I have a life of luxury! True, there are definite advantages:

Advantages Of A Home Business

• No travel: There isn’t the daily commute into the office. 
• Flexibility: You can choose your hours to fit in with your life style. 
• You’re your own boss: You’re accountable to yourself.
• You’re more productive: You have fewer distractions so should be able to work faster.

However, I still manage to work 35 hour a week and more, much of it sitting at my desk. The reality for anyone setting up a business is that you have to work long hours.  As  there are fewer distractions working from home than in an office I often don’t get enough breaks. In the past, I have suffered from repetitive strain injury and neck stiffness.  If you suffer from RSI check out this helpful article on How To Avoid Repetitive Strain Injuries. Studies show that sitting at a desk for too long is bad for our health. It causes low blood circulation, low metabolism and an increased risk of heart disease.  

Below is a  video  from Yoga Today which I want to share with you.  It provides an easy 10 minute workout which can be done at the desk. Another advantage to running a home business  is that you won’t get caught out and embarrassed by colleagues.  No excuses then! 

I’d love to know how you keep fit and healthy working from home. Comment below & let me know you’re alive!