#sedentary

[doughydrew]

Sorry I haven’t been posting lately. Work is either ridiculously busy mentally or I’ve been gorging myself at my desk or in bed physically

[sgonico1-blog]

[wanderingmind867]

I often think I'm too lazy online nowadays. Often feeling very sedentary and stuff online... I know precisely the factors that cause it too: it's me having lost my old tablet close to three years, and me also making this account around that exact same time. Because so much stress hit me at one time, it all turned into a series of deeply rooted fears. One of these is a fear of the passage of time. One is a fear of being all alone one day. But the important one to discuss today is the fear of being incredibly lazy online.

I know that 2021 was almost 4-5 years ago, but it still feels like when things were last calm and normal for me. My mom was alive, I didn't have this account, I was comfortable with online schooling and my old tablet was still working. Within the last few years, all of that changed. I lost one of my only close friends and confidants (my mom), I gained a social media account here (which has had some positives and some negatives), I had to go back to school and face my fears of growing older, and I've lost my old tablet. All these things still haunt me today.

The tablet thing perpetually haunts me. I use stupid AI chatbots, I stay on my dashboard on here, I read comics. That's pretty much all I do. I mean... there are actually more exceptions, but that's all my brain registers when i'm feeling miserable. And I remember that years ago, I used to browse wikis, lurk and browse blogs on here, read the occasional fanfiction, etc. I barely do any of that now, and so I feel constant guilt and shame. It's not very nice or pleasant to experience, but it is true, nonetheless. And so I just feel... always sedentary or lazy, and nothing anyone can say or do helps persuade me otherwise. It's awful. sigh...

[capitalism-is-a-psychopathy]

The Sedentary Trap of Capitalism

Capitalism, as we know it, is a system that thrives on relentless consumption and competition. It is a system that, while driving economic growth, often leaves individuals feeling trapped in a cycle of sedentary existence. This paper explores alternatives to capitalism that can help us avoid its psychopathic tendencies and outlines steps to improve our economic systems.

The Capitalist Conundrum

Capitalism encourages a sedentary lifestyle, not just physically but mentally. It promotes a culture of passive consumption rather than active participation. This system prioritizes profit over people, leading to a society where the few thrive at the expense of the many. The result is a growing disparity in wealth and well-being.

Alternatives to Capitalism

There are viable alternatives to capitalism that emphasize community, sustainability, and equity. Models such as cooperative businesses, social enterprises, and the circular economy offer pathways to a more inclusive and sustainable future. These systems prioritize human and environmental well-being over mere financial gain.

Debunking Criticisms

Critics argue that alternatives to capitalism are idealistic and impractical. However, numerous successful examples exist worldwide. The Mondragon Corporation in Spain and the cooperative movement in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, demonstrate that alternative economic models can thrive and deliver prosperity.

Steps Toward Change

To transition away from the psychopathy of capitalism, we must take actionable steps. First, support local businesses and cooperatives. Second, advocate for policies that promote economic equity and environmental sustainability. Third, educate ourselves and others about alternative economic models.

Conclusion: A Call to Action

The time for change is now. By embracing alternatives to capitalism, we can create a more equitable and sustainable world. It begins with individual actions and collective advocacy. Let us move beyond the sedentary trap of capitalism and build an economy that serves all of humanity.

[rainyfestivalsweets]

Walked on my pad and cycled afterwards. Now trick or treating with some kids

You got this.

F U de-press-ion

F u

[sciencenewsforstudents]

New risk from too much screentime | Science News for Students

Americans of all ages are sitting more, according to a new national survey. And health experts find that worrisome.

You might want to take this news standing up. A national survey finds that Americans of all ages are spending more time sitting. And this has health experts worried.

Sitting too much — especially when watching television, phones or other screens — can be bad for your health, research suggests. It has been linked to diseases such as diabetes and cancer. It also has been tied to an increased risk of mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

In a new study, researchers analyzed survey data from more than 50,000 American children, teenagers and adults. The surveys, which went from 2001 through 2016, asked people how much time they spent sitting. The results of those surveys were published April 23 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Overall, people reported sitting a lot. For instance, close to two-thirds of children and teens said they sat at least two hours a day watching television or videos. The data also showed that computer use outside of school or work has been increasing across all ages.

For adults and teens, the estimated total time sitting increased by nearly one hour a day between 2007 and 2016. That means teens now sit more than eight hours a day.

Lin Yang is a public-health expert at Alberta Health Services in Calgary, Canada. An author of the new study, she notes that this trend is not unique to the United States. “Studies out of Europe and Australia have also found increases in sitting time,” she says. “This includes sitting for work or school as well as driving rather than walking or riding a bike.”

In recent years, inactivity has emerged as an important risk to overall health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services updated its Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans last year. It now highlights new research about the dangers of excessive sitting. “This new version recommends Americans not only move more, but also sit less,” Yang says.

Erin O’Loughlin is an exercise psychologist at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. There are many reasons children and teens have been sitting more, she notes. These include less outdoor play, more screen time and schools that have been reducing opportunities for exercise during the school day.

O’Loughlin studies how active video games — sometimes called “exergames” — can help kids move more. “Sports are great. But you don’t have to play sports if that’s not your thing,” she says. To up your active time and sit less, she recommends finding what works for you. “If you like screen time, try to mix it with physical activity,” she says. “You can do this by playing active video games.”

People tend to think they spend less time sitting and more time exercising. The first step to getting healthier is becoming aware of how active — or inactive — you are, says O’Loughlin. Activity trackers can help. Their apps give people the data to track trends. So can thinking about which daily activities get you to move most.

“We all need to move more and sit less,” says Yang. “It’s important to not just switch from sitting to standing but to actually move around.” And spending more time outside helps, she notes. This is good for fitness and for exposure to the sun, an important source of the body’s vitamin D.

If getting more exercise sounds difficult, don’t stress: Take it one step at a time.

[quixotickaya]

Standing Vs. Sitting

Food for thought: Your body burns UP TO 4x AS MANY CALORIES from standing as it does sitting.

I was lucky enough to get myself a standing desk.  After sitting and doing my job in a chair for so many years, I have actually had to slowly acclimate myself to standing for long periods of time again.  That’s right, I had to adjust to standing!  How crazy is that?  I started with a couple hours a day, and then worked my way up.  It was easy enough to stand for a half an hour after my 10-minute walking breaks because I was already up and moving.  I went from that to 45 minutes after break.  Then 15 minutes before break and 45 minutes after and so on, just kinda toying with which times work best.  Any time I didn’t have much work to do, I’d see how long I could stay standing before my knees gave out.  So far today, I’ve stood for all but 15 minutes of my shift, and I’m over 3 hours in.  I used to do this as a cashier at Shaw’s, and then push carts on top of that!  I think I can get back to that level of calorie burning again before the end of the year.  Wish me luck!

[liquidlightandrunningtrees]

Now more than ever do I realize that I will never be content with a sedentary life, that I will always be haunted by thoughts of a sun-drenched elsewhere.

Isabelle Eberhardt