Regular breaks is definitely key, as after a while you get fatigued - when this occurs it does become impossible to sit with good posture. As a result you likely start leaning on your desk.
This is one of the worst things you can do, as your muscles then cease to support you upright, you get bent really quick.
If your feeling fatigued, reach for the sky. Literally, straight up - it'll rejuvenate your body a bit, and help you avoid crumpling forward onto the desk.
Here is a good tip Kiweikoo.
I've been trying to figure out how I can trade - with minimal time sat in front of a computer.
My main success in this regard has been utilising the TradingView app.
I set alerts on my PC, then I go do something else and wait for my phone to Buzz before going back to the PC.
As a lot of the time I'm looking at charts - I don't need to be. All that sideways action .,.....
If I'm just waiting for the price to move into a general area, I could just keep an eye on the hour charts, every hour... which isn't too bad. But that's still 14+ times a day, Let alone smaller time frames.
Or I could set an alert and lift some weights, do some stretches, maybe some yoga. - while waiting for my alert.
On the smaller time frames, I might set an alert below the last candle and 0.5% BTC value above current price - if that's useful to me.
Then I can close my eyes for a bit e.t.c
I know how addictive sitting in front of a computer is - all to well. I sometimes just stare at the screen for no reason..
I currently have a lying down desk. I may post some pictures at some point - it looks insane.
I did away with a sitting desk as I couldn't maintain good posture,,, (I have anxiety issues which I get very distracted by, I actually can't maintain posture looking at any screen so I only use tech while lying down on my back with gravity on my side
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As trading is a dream job, for me. So making it viable, and as pleasurable as possible / removing or reducing the negatives is a big part of it.
Trying to avoid the posture related problems in the first place, including keeping your hips flexible is the right way to approach technology use. Regular breaks, mindful of how your sitting e.t.c. (lying down desk!!
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But putting in a little bit of work every day to correct posture misalignment will keep you well. Those courses I linked, each one takes about 10mins to go through. I try and do each one daily.
P.S: reading books in bed is the only cause of forward head posture - that isn't tech related that i know of.
So the problems we have to deal with are:
Upper crossed syndrome (It's complicated this one, 'rounded shoulders' vid below is an excellent place to start)
Forward head posture
Tight hip flexors and Psoa muscle.
All these problems can be addressed with D.I.Y physiotherapy and a change in habits; i.e moving more, being mindful of what your bodies saying e.t.c.
If you are interested in all this and don't want to pay for any courses.
This guy is AMAZING. He has many videos that can change your life. Here's one, although the first stretch is a bit advanced in my opinion (very good though). Be slow and careful when trying it if it's too tough I would instead search for a more gentle, beginner friendly 'Thoracic Mobility Exercise' before moving onto the one in this video:
How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLwTC-lAJwsAnd as for all that tension in your back. Here is a fantastic way to fix it. It's called 'thread the needle', it's a simple yoga pose. (yoga mats are cheap, or you could try it out on carpet, but get a mat for your knees.)
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Thread the Needle Pose stretches and opens the shoulders, chest, arms, upper back, and neck. It releases the tension that is commonly held in the upper back and between the shoulder blades. This pose also provides a mild twist to the spine, which further reduces tension."
There's plenty vids on youtube about this. I'd say this is pretty beginner friendly and my god does it work well. As always take it slow, no rush. Learn the technique and make sure your listening to your body / being mindful whilst performing it. That's how you get the most from these types of exercises.
