How to Avoid Fatigue From Prolonged Standing
Whether you work as a cashier, restaurant server or service desk representative, chances are that your job in the restaurant or retail sector will require you to be on your feet most of the time. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. If your job requires you to move about, then you will remain alert and awake during your shift. Of course, standing for prolonged periods of time without moving can lead to intense fatigue; that is, unless you take measures to prevent it.
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Put on comfortable shoes before you leave the house if you know you'll be made to stand during your shift. Although high heels and men's dress shoes with pointed, jagged shapes can make you appear more stylish, subjecting your feet to these types of shoes for long periods causes pain, and your body becomes stressed as a result of that pain and tires faster. Wearing comfortable shoes minimizes the stress you place on your feet and, therefore, the rest of your body.
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Stand with good posture. Although you may find that leaning against something or standing with your legs spread apart feels more comfortable, maintaining good posture will optimize your body's functioning and your available energy.
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Walk or move around whenever possible, keeping in mind that you should avoid repetitive pacing in small circles. If you've been standing in the same spot for a long period of time, ask your supervisor if you can take a short break. Go outside and take a short walk to jump-start your blood flow, raise your heart and respiration rates and wake up your body.
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Drink plenty of water. Although standing can be inherently tiring, it's possible that the fatigue you feel while on your feet is due to dehydration. Keep a container of water near you at all times in the event that you start feeling fatigued.
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