This week, when at the computer I want you to stop what you are doing every 30 minutes and move your eyes.
The six muscles that control the eyes need movement just as much as the rest of us — and if you spend your days on a computer, I can virtually guarantee they aren’t getting a workout!
Drill #1: Without moving your head, pick something to focus on that is above, below, to the left and to the right of you. You need to pick objects that are far enough in to the edges of your vision that you can feel it, but not so far that you have to move your head. Now, move your eyes between the top and bottom targets quickly 5 times. Do the same left and right 5 times.
Drill #2: Pick up a pen or pencil, and make large, slow circles at the edges of your vision, following the pen or pencil with your eyes — all the while not moving your head. 3 slow circles in each direction.
Did you manage hold your head still? Did you remember to breathe? If you answered no to either question, then I want you to go more slowly the next time.
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