As a data entry clerk, how do you cope with the prolonged sitting periods at work?

it doesn't matter, as long as you love the job.  Once you start loving the job, it has so happened that i was in front of the system for continuous 5 hours straight.   Back pain, nervousness starts only when you are not contracting the job you do.   Rather, go out for smoke, water, juice and then start again.

From experience as a data entry officer, I usually get bored when I sit idle at work so I decided to help myself by enrolling on some online courses (most related to communications and health education, since I was working in a clinic) to increase my knowledge in that subject area.

Revision from previous work: At this moment, it is expected to get busy with the revision from previous work and check for errors if there is any. One can also help other teammates in the data entry department to do some work if there is any available.

Also I will suggest if 'data entry clerks' get involved in some activities in the office other than their job, let's say giving support to the admin department and other department who may need their help. This gesture can increase the relationship among staffs at work and shall enhance team spirit and support within the organization.

Make sure after every forty mintute you take 5 mintute breack as research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including obesity and metabolic syndrome .

Too much sitting also seems to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

First have an equilibiam with the surrounding environment and the colleagues there and the founding my own concentration surrounding through hearing classical music and i repeat classical music, i love the Opera and i adore classical music, actually i have a friend who is a music composer.

the more important issue is the authenticity, completeness and correctness of the data entry.

You may not realize the Long sitting hours as long as you know what you want to achieve. You will eventually feel satisfied if there are no many back and forth regarding the results. 

I overcome overcome prolonged sitting periods by taking 15 mins break in intervals of 2 hours of continuous sitting..because i know my speed therefore this has helped me to avoid back pains.

its all about prioritizing assignments and balancing work and life. giving the most appropriate time to each aspect so that none is compromised.

My fitband helps me to take break from long time sitting postures. 30 sec break with frehand excersise that helps me to keep fit. Initially its difficult but once you accustomed to the benfits , you are done.

You need to take regular breaks and step away from the desk. In addition, you should also do light exercises every few hours.

For health purposes and in my personal style of work, i wor for two hours and take a short break to walk or stand. its mot healthy to sit continuously all day. back peoblems may occur.