7 Top Tips To Make Working At Home More Comfortable
For many people working from home is amazing. It’s flexible. There’s more freedom to be in less of a rush to get to work. You are in the comfort of your own home. You can have your lunch at home. There is no hustle and bustle of a busy office. For those who are we prepared they may already have a suitable desk and comfortable office chair in their home office. All sounds great, right?
For so many people this is not just the case!
Working from home so much and unexpectedly. Plus add in the fact that they have not been totally prepared for it. They are now working day in day out at the dining room table. It’s not really a great environment. But with so many offices closed, work still needs done. Many people are finding themselves sitting at dining room tables, on dining room chairs.
Now just in case you didn’t know: – dining room tables are on average 3 cm higher than your average desk. Your average dining room chair is a fixed height and is approximately 3cm lower than your adjustable office chair.
No wonder I hear so many people talking about how uncomfortable working from home can be.
So here are my top tips to help your homework environment become more comfortable: –
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Raise your laptop so you aren’t hunched over
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– Have your screen at a height where the top of your screen is in line with your eyebrows. Laptop stands are great tools if you have one
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Get a standalone keyboard and mouse for your laptop
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– so that if your whole laptop is raised, you are not having to reach up to the laptop. Your forearms still need to be able to rest down.
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Use cushions
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– That’s right use cushions. For those dining room chairs us cushions on your seat to raise you slightly, but also have a cushion at your lower back to give it some support. You may need to place a book underneath your feet if they don’t touch the floor.
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Adjust your work position
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– yes, try standing occasionally. If you have a raised work surface like a breakfast bar, or a chest of drawers, try working for a short period there.
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Walk and talk
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– use the time on a phone call to get up and walk about the house. One of our clients has a daily catch up with her work team. She goes out of the house with her earphones in and walks & talks, to get out of the house, get some exercise and create a different work environment.
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Alternate chairs
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– Obviously good office chairs are best. If that’s not possible, swap from dining chair to a stool. Just to mix things up a bit. And, only for short periods. Please try to avoid the sofa, as this just encourages poor neck posture and we don’t want you to have to deal with neck, shoulder or back pain.
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Take regular breaks and stretch your body
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– Our bodies crave movement. When they are inactive for long periods of time, our bodies tend to stiffen up, so please take regular breaks.
So there you have it. My 7 top tips to staying comfortable whilst working from home.
If you have any further questions about any aches or pains or advise on working posture, please contact the clinic on 028 92666959, or email
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