Pages in topic: < [1 2 3 4] > | How can one maintain one's health to live and work as translator until 70? Thread poster: Trinh Do
| Peter Linton (X) Local time: 09:59 Swedish to English + ... Speech recognition, proper chair | Apr 28, 2014 |
Trinh Do wrote: In addition, there is the back pain of sitting long hours working as a freelance translator/proofreader/subtitler, etc. Potential problems with your back, your arms and wrists need to be sorted out before the pain gets too severe. One answer is speech recognition which increases both the quantity and quality of your work. It also means that you can use a more comfortable office chair. I sit in a very comfortable leather armchair and have never had back pain. | | | David Lin United Kingdom Local time: 09:59 Member (2013) English to Chinese + ... MODERATOR might confuse your brain | Apr 28, 2014 |
Josephine Cassar wrote: I was advised against this very move. I was told this upsets the brain. Do not know if it is true or not but decided not to risk it. Seems it applies especially for writing with the left hand when one is right-handed. Agreed. It might confuse your brain. Instead, perhaps, rest your hand more often - at fixed intervals. Or, squeeze a soft ball to stretch the palm muscle is one way to relax your 'mouse' hand. | | | BeatrizP Spain Local time: 10:59 English to Spanish + ... Yoga miracle for sedentary jobs | Apr 29, 2014 |
It´s the first I write here but I couldn´t help it this time. I work as full time translator and fortunately I also have the opportunity to teach yoga few hours per week and be around people I´d suggest for anybody with sedentary jobs just few asanas of yoga, I stopped suffering from trapezius contractures the minute I started practising yoga. It also helps for psoas shortening, what we get from endless hours sitting, eye exer... See more It´s the first I write here but I couldn´t help it this time. I work as full time translator and fortunately I also have the opportunity to teach yoga few hours per week and be around people I´d suggest for anybody with sedentary jobs just few asanas of yoga, I stopped suffering from trapezius contractures the minute I started practising yoga. It also helps for psoas shortening, what we get from endless hours sitting, eye exercises... breathing soothing techniques, great when your head is just feeling saturated... multiple benefits, namaste! ▲ Collapse | | | Have you guys ever tried self-massaging? | Apr 29, 2014 |
I don't know whether it helps maintaining a good health but it sure is relaxing! Try massaging you neck, your head, your back and your hands when you feel tight! | |
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In a similar vein... | Apr 29, 2014 |
Beatriz Peña wrote: It´s the first I write here but I couldn´t help it this time. I work as full time translator and fortunately I also have the opportunity to teach yoga few hours per week and be around people I´d suggest for anybody with sedentary jobs just few asanas of yoga, I stopped suffering from trapezius contractures the minute I started practising yoga. It also helps for psoas shortening, what we get from endless hours sitting, eye exercises... breathing soothing techniques, great when your head is just feeling saturated... multiple benefits, namaste! Look in to "foam rolling", and mobility exercises for your thorassic spine and hips. | | | | David Lin United Kingdom Local time: 09:59 Member (2013) English to Chinese + ... MODERATOR
Khwansuree DEROLLEPOT wrote: I don't know whether it helps maintaining a good health but it sure is relaxing! Try massaging you neck, your head, your back and your hands when you feel tight! Agreed. Self massage is good as long as you know the skills. I guess Thai massage is famous in this. I use electric massager to relax my back and neck muscles as well but be careful not make it too hard on your neck as there are nerves in that part of your body that can't take too much manual or electric massager. | | |
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Mats Wiman Sweden Local time: 10:59 Member (2000) German to Swedish + ... In memoriam
Hi all, I have with great interest read this thread with its many sensible and usable tips. It made me review my old thread about weight loss and escaping diabetes mellitus (type 2): http://www.proz.com/topic/186617 Mats
[Edited at 2014-05-21 23:01 GMT] | | | Richard Hill Mexico Local time: 03:59 Member (2011) Spanish to English
I was pretty cynical about meditation until I went on a Vipassana course last October/November and its the best thing I've ever done for myself. http://www.dhamma.org/en/about/vipassana I had thought I wouldn't find time to continue the practice, but I now meditate twice a day. I perform better, more efficiently and time isn't an issue as I just sleep a little less, watch less TV and... See more I was pretty cynical about meditation until I went on a Vipassana course last October/November and its the best thing I've ever done for myself. http://www.dhamma.org/en/about/vipassana I had thought I wouldn't find time to continue the practice, but I now meditate twice a day. I perform better, more efficiently and time isn't an issue as I just sleep a little less, watch less TV and I've pretty much stopped answering Kudoz questions. ▲ Collapse | | | Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 09:59 Member (2008) Italian to English
Trinh Do wrote: Hi everyone, Recently, there is a law in Australia promulgating that people should be considering working until the age of 70. Why only 70? If you enjoy your work, as I do, then you just keep on doing it you "croak" as a late friend of mine used to put it. Why ever stop? | | | Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 09:59 Member (2008) Italian to English
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Vladimir Nadj wrote: Yup, buckey-balls show much promise in numerous applications, including rocket fuels and life extension. Granted, it is only one study, and one which aim was toxicity testing, not longevity; but if it worked on mice, it will probably work on us too. Think of it, a lion's share of our current knowledge rests on the benzene molecule. What will be accomplished using as a basis something that is much more complex than that? C60 Fullerene is a very interesting nano material. If you are interested, you can learn more here. The stuff is mostly used in industrial area. As far as the application in cosmetics or even drinking it goes... most effects are unknown. It is certainly a great antioxidant. On the other hand, the particles are small enough to get into your bloodstream and therefore into your every organ. So far Iam not using it nor am I scared of it. Funny fact is that c60 can occur naturally in certain extreme conditions (for ex. meteor impact). In Russia there is an area where one landed and the soil there is very rich for fullerenes (the material is called shungite). Water in the area are for centuries rumored to have great healing powers. | | | Reed James Chile Local time: 04:59 Member (2005) Spanish to English Nix the mouse | Mar 15, 2018 |
Josephine Cassar wrote: I was advised against this very move. I was told this upsets the brain. Do not know if it is true or not but decided not to risk it. Seems it applies especially for writing with the left hand when one is right-handed. For that matter, why even use the mouse? Wherever possible, use keyboard shortcuts and speech recognition, and there's even a free mouse replacement application called Mousefighter, www.mousefighter.com, where you can control your mouse with the keyboard… kind of like using your laptop touchpad. | | | Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 09:59 Member (2008) Italian to English My recommendation | Mar 15, 2018 |
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