We are just a few hours away from Easter weekend and I have to say I am pretty darn excited. If you live in the Mississauga or Toronto area, there is just so much going on over this holiday weekend. There are Easter parades, egg hunts, The One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale, and the All About Pet Show.

The One of a Kind is at the Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, and the All About Pets Show is at the International Centre in Mississauga, Canada. Regardless of which one you choose to attend, make sure to turn the ringer and volume WAY up on your Bluetooth headsets. These shows are going to be packed!

I personally hope to attend both shows but who knows how likely it will be considering that it is my turn to host our family’s Easter brunch. Wish me luck!

This week’s office ergonomics tip is for the home office worker:

Often, working from home means sitting in the same position while performing repetitive tasks, often for hours. As someone who works from home, myself, I know that it is very easy to forgo breaks and take lunch at my desk, if at all. I find that it is a lot easier to skip lunch when working from home because no one is knocking on our office door inviting us out or walking past our cubicle with a freshly popped bag of popcorn.

Obviously, sitting in the same position for an extended period of time, doing the same thing over and over can wreak havoc on the back, neck, legs, and almost any other body part. To solve this problem, try making it a point to go out for lunch every day. Put down the telephone, pack a lunch and take it to the park. Go on a power walk. Eat at your favourite salad bar. The important thing is to stretch out your muscles, get some fresh air, and enjoy a stress-free lunch hour.

When you get back to “the office” you will be glad for the break.