Studio Health: How to bring wellness to your workflow



Staying Healthy in the studio...⁠
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Sitting is obviously the most natural position for mixing, producing, or writing music at a computer, but it’s a bad habit to get into. Break up long stretches of sitting during your workflow by setting up alarms to remind you to stand up and walk around.⁠
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Taking frequent breaks to ward off wrist problems is a big help here. Stretching and strengthening your wrists can relieve pain and stave off work-related complications.⁠
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Take breaks to protect your eyes and ears. Minimize computer glare, and don’t sit too close. Also pay close attention to volume and monitoring equipment. A month, week, or just a couple of hours of high volumes can damage your hearing forever.⁠
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If you’re in the habit of slamming a dozen energy drinks and wolfing down a couple of fast food hamburgers during your sessions, you should consider making an effort to make better dietary choices while working. Planning ahead for what you’ll eat and drink during your music sessions with better choices instead of making impulsive ones at the last minute.⁠
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