Take Five Minutes Away from Your Chair

A finished meeting is a natural place to stand up, if you're able and comfortable doing so. Before the next tab opens, give yourself a little space away from the chair.

Find a clear area and try movements you already know feel easy. Walk a few steps, gently lift and lower your shoulders, or move your ankles with support. Keep the pace unhurried and breathe normally.

Choose movement you can trust

You don't need a complicated neck, back, and calf sequence to use the break. Skip unfamiliar stretches and avoid forcing a joint to reach a particular angle. A seated movement break is equally worth making room for if standing doesn't suit you.

Stop for pain, dizziness, numbness, or other uncomfortable symptoms. Get advice for persistent problems and follow any guidance you've been given for an injury or condition.

Use the remaining time to look away from the screen or take a short walk. Five minutes doesn't need to prevent every ache to be useful. It can be an ordinary reminder that finishing one task is also an opportunity to change position before beginning another.