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How to Lose Weight While at Work?

 

Admit it, spending most of our time in the office is definitely a surefire way to pack some excess pounds.  If you feel that your office job is giving you extra fat on your bellies and making you feel heavy, chances are, you’re right! So how do you lose those ugly flabs? Follow these helpful habits:

 

1. Prepare Your Lunch – Restaurants and fast-food chains often serve large portions and high calorie meals. You can eat healthy and save money if you pack your own lunch.

 

 

2. Drink Lots of Water – Water keeps your mind off soda and coffee. It may also help you fight off food cravings in the afternoon, because water keeps you full.

 

3. Always Have a Fruit on Your Desk – Instead of eating chips, cookies and donuts when you are hungry, eat fruits like apples and bananas.

 

 

4. Avoid Sugary Food and Candies – They taste good, but they don’t satisfy your hunger and are not digested quickly so they stay where you don’t want them to be – inside your body!

 

5. Stand As Much As Possible – Standing, compared to sitting, is better because it is good for your back and burns more calories. Try talking to someone over the phone or using your computer while standing, you will feel better after an hour.

 

6. Take The Stairs – Skip the elevator and take the stairs every morning. This is a good cardio and leg workout, that will keep you all pumped up to face the day.

 

7. 8 Hours of Sleep – Getting enough sleep will prevent coffee cravings in the morning plus you will look fresh and radiant the whole day.

 

 

8. Do Not Email – If your officemate is just a few steps away, walk to his/her desk to ask something, instead of sending an email. You will enjoy having a quick chat and at the same time you will get to move around a bit more. Use every possible opportunity to burn calories.

 

9. Park to Walk – Choose a parking spot furthest away from the office. This will force you to add extra steps throughout the day.

 

 

10. Inspirational Quote/Photo – Put on a health and wellness quote or an inspirational photo on your desk to remind you of your fitness goals.

 

 

 

There you go! Stick to these tips and you won’t have any problem burning those calories and keeping fat at bay.  Got more tips? We’d love to hear about them. Use the comment section below to share us your own fitness tips!

 

 

Is Your Officemate a BULLY? Here are the signs

 

Bullies in the workplace come in different shapes and sizes. You’ve probably dealt with the most common ones who are aggressive and intimidating. However, there are also bullies that are very passive and quiet, while others take it to the extreme – acting good and pretending to be your friend and then stab you at the back when you least expect it.

Workplace bullies in the Philippines aren’t as talked about but they exist. In fact, most employees in the country may not even be aware that they are already being bullied because they think it’s just part of the office culture or worst, part of their jobs.

Are you being bullied by an officemate? If you tick all the boxes below, then you most certainly are:

 

  1. Gives you wrong information/data
  2. Excludes you in important meetings/conversations/events
  3. Makes fun of your work
  4. Makes fun of you as a person (including your gender, sexuality, race or culture)
  5. Tampers with your belongings, lurks around your desk
  6. Talks behind your back
  7. Ignores your comments and suggestions
  8. Spreads malicious gossips about you
  9. Embarrasses or shames you in public
  10. Blames you for their own mistakes or faults
  11. Steals credit for your work
  12. Threats about your job security without any basis

 

Their ultimate goal: To put you down, and build themselves up. If you think you think you are being bullied by an officemate, then it’s time for you to fight! Watch out for our next article because we will be giving you tips on how to deal with bullies in the workplace.

Single and Loving It: 9 Things Only Singles Enjoy

Most people assume that being in a relationship is better than being single. Sure it would be nice to have someone ready to make you feel better about yourself, but let’s be honest, the things you can do when you’re in relationship is often limited to what your partner wants you both to do. Relationships can become so inconvenient especially if you’re with the wrong person. Being single might mean spending more time alone, but it definitely has its own perks you’ll find that are not so bad at all. Continue reading “Single and Loving It: 9 Things Only Singles Enjoy”

21 Odd Jobs You Never Knew Existed

When we were children, our parents have always been eager to know what we wanted to be in the future. But before having concrete answers like “Mom, Dad, I wanted to be a teacher,” they probably received countless silly answers of professions from us, that almost sounded make-believe but are actually legitimate jobs that people get paid for. Who would’ve thought sleeping = money?

Here is a lit of 21 crazy jobs you’ll never believe exist—until now:

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Era’s Rainy Day Guide When Commuting for Work

 

Let’s face it, bes.  Commuting during the rainy season is 100 times harder than commuting on a regular day.  It’s especially harder when you’re wearing your favorite OOTD for work! Well, we’re not about to let the weather rain on our parade, would we? Check out our guide on how you can make commuting to work more bearable and almost hassle-free through this rainy season:

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Top 10 Phrases You Should Never Say To Your Boss

 

They say that “Honesty is always the best policy”, but when it comes to speaking with your boss, you have to think before you speak. Your bosses may dress casually, act funny, and treat you like a friend, but remember that he is still the boss. Think about the fact that you work with him/her 8 hours a day, and that he/she somehow holds the key to help you reach your career goals. Keep your tongue in check and refrain from telling your boss the following if you want to save your job.

 

 

1.“I Was So Drunk Last Night.”

Your boss is probably not interested about your nightlife anyway so there’s no need to tell him/her about it. You are expected to be at work and complete all your tasks and just because you came home late from an all-nighter is not a valid excuse for you to give anything less than your 100%.

 

2.“I Need A Salary Increase.”

If you feel that you deserve a raise, talk it over with your boss privately. Make sure you are well prepared with a list of your achievements so you can back up your request with tangible accomplishments and reinforce your track record.

 

3.“Sorry, I’m late (For the whole week).”

You are not sorry if you are always late. Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier, and you will never say this phrase again. It’s that simple.

 

4.“I Am On Vacation Leave Next Week.”

This is as if you are just informing, and not asking permission from your boss.What if there are projects/tasks that you need to do on those dates that your boss has not informed you yet? Phrase your request properly and always let your boss know about your plans ahead of time so he/she can organize tasks and allocate the resources required to cover your absence (manpower, schedule, etc.)

 

5.“They Stole My Idea.”

Unless you can prove that it was indeed yours, then deal with it. Don’t cry like a baby because it’s your fault. Next time you have an idea in mind, put it down in paper and submit it to your boss as a proposal so nobody would be able to take the credit from you.

 

6.“I Cannot Work With This Person.”

Workplace is not High School. Bosses expect personal conflicts to not get in the way of getting the job done. Be flexible and show your boss that you are a team player and that you won’t have any problem working with just about anyone.

 

7.“How Do I Benefit From This?”

Anything that improves the workplace benefits everyone. Be a team player.

 

8.“I can’t do it.”

Actually, you can. You just don’t know how, yet. So do your research and find out how it’s done.

 

9.“How much is your salary?”

Salary, by nature is really confidential. You really shouldn’t be asking and if you do, be prepared to deal with the information. Remember, what you don’t know won’t kill you, or in this case, won’t make you jealous.

 

10.“I Will Resign.”

If you should, then just do it. There is no need to announce because then you’d sound like you’re asking for sympathy or maybe, a higher pay.

 

 

Of course, this list barely scratches the surface because there are a thousand things you really shouldn’t be telling your boss. You are better off controlling your tongue. Remember the rule – think before you speak.

 

Have anything to add to the list? Tell us about it through email: cs@morethanjobs.com.ph or comment below.

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