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Some things that will help: Nulroute via hosts reddit/youtube/etc. Maybe setup a cron job to do this automatically at fixed times. Make it a habit to leave th

Some things that will help: Nulroute via hosts reddit/youtube/etc. Maybe setup a cron job to do this automatically at fixed times. Make it a habit to leave the house at least once a day. I used to approach this and think about it like taking myself out for a walk, just to get some natural sunshine and talk with other people in meatspace. Start exercising. Get a copy of "Starting Strength" or just start "Couch to 5K" (a great free jogging program) or go on /fit/ and look for a simple workout routine. Do something to get your body moving...it helps with depression, anxiety, and just general relaxation. Stack something on your desk to make it a standing desk. This can be helpful if you're worried about slouching over too much. You can be a ghetto as you want here; even a bunch of books is better than nothing. Stock basic cooking ingredients. Make it super trivial to go from "I'm hungry" to "I'm cooking". It's not too hard to, for example, make healthy meals out of eggs and avocados or salads.

jorgecurio 11y ago
holy shit those are actually really good and applicable, thanks!
japhyr 11y ago
> Stack something on your desk to make it a standing desk. This can be helpful if you're worried about slouching over too much. You can be a ghetto as you want here; even a bunch of books is better than nothing. Do pay attention to ergonomics when you do this. I have a desk that I can raise at work, but it doesn't go to quite the right height. If I try to type at this height, I start noticing my wrists quickly. I do not want to deal with any repetitive stress injuries. That said, it's awesome to work in a different posture sometimes.
rchaud 11y ago
With regards to the standing desk, I find that for me (5'11"), placing a tabletop on top of 2x IKEA Billy Bookshelves (41.75" H x 31.5" W) does the job perfectly; it easily supports a dual-monitor setup (1x 32inch, 1x 24inch). Add in a anti-fatigue cushioned mat for your feet, and you're good to go!

jorgecurio 11y ago

holy shit those are actually really good and applicable, thanks!

japhyr 11y ago

> Stack something on your desk to make it a standing desk. This can be helpful if you're worried about slouching over too much. You can be a ghetto as you want here; even a bunch of books is better than nothing. Do pay attention to ergonomics when you do this. I have a desk that I can raise at work, but it doesn't go to quite the right height. If I try to type at this height, I start noticing my wrists quickly. I do not want to deal with any repetitive stress injuries. That said, it's awesome to work in a different posture sometimes.

rchaud 11y ago

With regards to the standing desk, I find that for me (5'11"), placing a tabletop on top of 2x IKEA Billy Bookshelves (41.75" H x 31.5" W) does the job perfectly; it easily supports a dual-monitor setup (1x 32inch, 1x 24inch). Add in a anti-fatigue cushioned mat for your feet, and you're good to go!