Audio transcription and health issues – Part 2

Part 2 of our ongoing series regarding health issues many transcribers may face

This one deals with stress.

Yesterday, we talked about how long hours of desk jobs can create problems for your back.  Continuing in the same theme, let’s talk about stress and fatigue in the field of audio transcription today.  Transcribers, especially freelancers can work for extremely long hours to make some extra money.  Not only this, salaried transcribers who work for a company may also work over their limit to make some extra dough through overtime.

While, working hard is always an admirable quality that any transcription service would seek, we don’t want you to play with your health.  People who work this hard and long can have stress problems, especially keeping in mind the fact that it takes a few hours to unwind after a full day’s work.

Often we have seen that transcribers, when taking a break, remain at their computers, either surfing the net or playing maybe a little game.  This is not really the best way to go about taking a break.  Your body and your mind needs a break from the computer, and that’s why it’s best to get up and walk around, leave the computer area, maybe go to a balcony if you have one and get some fresh air.

A lot of people smoke like chimneys in their breaks.  While nicotine gives you the sense of relief, especially if you’re addicted to it, it does a lot of harm to your body over a short-term and long-term period, so it’s better to be off it.  It’s better to drink some water or some juice, or a herbal tea, green tea is also good.  You can also do some basic stretches to feel rejuvenated when you come back to your desk.

Also, it’s always good to finish your work ASAP, so that you have then more time to rest later, and you’re not in a big hurry to finish your work.  This always works.

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