101 Physical and Mental Health Resources for Affiliates
Working from home online and being your own boss, offers lots of benes and perks. It also can create some unique physical and mental health challenges! Carpal tunnel, back pain, weight gain, eye strain, stress, feelings of isolation and depression are common health concerns for affiliate marketers.
Additionally, although not talked about much, addictions including substance abuse and severe Internet addiction, leading to or verging on social anxiety disorder are common. It’s much easier to self medicate and indulge in bad habits when you don’t have to show up in an office and face the boss!
Health, energy and PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) are as vital for success in our businessas any “how to do the nuts and bolts of affiliate marketing” blog or ebook. Mental health and PMA in particular is something I’d like to focus more on and always plan to – but blogging about industry news, practical tips and new tools always seem to take precedence.
Since my carpal is killing me, I’m suffering from a caffeine jones (trying to kick the habit) PLUS I’m feeling lazy & just want to sit on my big fat butt 
I’m not going to write a big long post about this today. Instead, I’ll just point you to a great blog I just discovered that has a ton of good resources.
The Webmaster’s Guide to Better Health — 101 Tips and Resources
“You may smoke, drink way too many energy drinks, eat too much or you don’t eat enough just to cope with all your work-related woes. But don’t sweat it – we’re here to help with 101 tips and resources geared specifically to a male or female Webmaster’s physical and mental health problems. Although the following list provides great information, these sites don’t take the place of a health professional. If you fear the worst, don’t hesitate to see a professional about your worries. If you are in medical crisis please contact your doctor, therapist or dial 911 (or equivalent local emergency number in your area).”
Head over and bookmark it. The Webmaster’s Guide to Better Health — 101 Tips and Resources”
Wishing you a happy and healthy week!
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#1 Stephan Miller wrote on Monday, March 3rd, 2008:
I am a big caffeine junky myself. Have you tried Kombucha tea? I tried some this weekend and didn’t need caffeine for the day. I tried it before I knew what it was and then did my research. The stuff has been around for thousands of years and is considered by some to be an elixir of life. I don’t know about that claim, but it definitely got me moving.
#2 Linda Buquet wrote on Monday, March 3rd, 2008:
Hey Stephan, thanks for the tip. I’ll have to try that. I’m trying to gradually cut back and supplementing with Yerba Matte which is another herbal elixir of the Gods that has miraculous health benefits. I drink instant coffee (and prefer it) so I don’t think I’m even getting that much kick from it – it’s just a bad habit that’s hard for me to break.
I’ll have to try Kombucha. Thanks!