E109 – Michael Jones: Workspace Wellness Starts With You, Body & Mind Aligned

Could prolonged sitting and poor posture be silently sabotaging your health and productivity?

Join in as Tina Paulus-Krause welcomes Michael Jones, an esteemed ergonomist and author, who sheds light on the hidden dangers of our modern desk-bound lifestyles. Discover the common culprits of chronic pain, such as ‘smartphone slump’ and ‘tech neck’, and learn how simple actions like posture screens and regular breaks can revolutionize your well-being and efficiency at work. Michael offers practical, actionable tips to help you recognize and address these issues before they take a toll on your body and mind.

In this discussion, Tina and Michael also focus on the empowering journey of employees advocating for healthier work environments. As businesses increasingly prioritize employee wellness, Michael and Tina delve into the significance of addressing uncomfortable work setups and the multifaceted impacts of chronic pain.

They explore strategies beyond conventional pain management, emphasizing emotional and physical well-being, and discuss how to foster a workplace culture that supports these values. Tune in to be inspired by the legacy of helping others achieve a pain-free, fulfilling life — starting in the workplace.

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Timecodes

0:00 – Intro 1:32 – Creating Awareness: Recognizing Your Daily Movements 2:59 – Michael’s Insight: Posture Screening & Intentional Posture Breaks 4:57 – Setting a Timer as a Reminder to Refresh Your Body & Mind 6:09 – How Prolonged Posture Issues Affect Our Life & Overall Well-Being 7:50 – Suffering is a Choice: Let’s Choose to Rise Up! 9:49 – Upgrade Your Workspace to Work For You 11:27 – Untangling the Truth of Our Suffering 13:38 – Leaving a Legacy of Pain-Free Living 14:49 – Staying Current with Your Wellness: Water, Medications, Diet, & Stretching 17:14 – Michael’s Client Feedback & Relaxing into Wellness 19:20 – Conclusion

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Michael Jones is an Author, Health Coach, and Ergonomist with over 15 years of experience, helping desk workers live pain-free through his Stand Up Method.

At Pain-Free Me Studio in Bangkok, he enhances posture and reduces pain with tailored solutions. He has been featured by Nike and Forbes.com and is the author of ’Stand Up! Upgrade Your Posture and Transform Your Life’.

Michael integrates ergonomics-based leadership to boost workplace productivity and well-being, creating healthier environments and preventing burnout.

Get your copy of Michael’s book, Stand Up! Upgrade Your Posture and Transform Your Life.

Website: https://www.mikejonestoday.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikejonestoday/

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