{"id":75291,"date":"2024-08-02T11:58:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T04:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=75291"},"modified":"2024-08-02T11:58:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T04:58:38","slug":"5-tips-to-help-you-make-working-from-home-as-easy-as-a-walk-in-the-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/5-tips-to-help-you-make-working-from-home-as-easy-as-a-walk-in-the-park\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Help You Make Working From Home as Easy as a Walk in the Park"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Echo Woven rounded up\u00a0some advice on\u00a0how to\u00a0work from home with the utmost comfort, safety and quality.\n\n

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1. The chair\n\n
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If\u00a0you don\u2019t have room for a\u00a0new seat or\u00a0if\u00a0you don\u2019t have a\u00a0stationary workspace,\u00a0at\u00a0least treat yourself to\u00a0a\u00a0cushion, like a\u00a0small memory foam one to\u00a0sit\u00a0on. Also, make sure to\u00a0sit\u00a0all the way back in\u00a0your chair.\n

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  • Note: There are a\u00a0lot of\u00a0bad\u00a0chairs\u00a0out there that can injure you over prolonged computer use. Dining chairs and deck chairs are rarely at\u00a0the right height and they don\u2019t always encourage the necessary upright posture. If\u00a0you need more support for your lower back you can\u00a0place\u00a0a\u00a0small pillow or\u00a0rolled towel on\u00a0the chair to\u00a0help maintain your spine\u2019s natural curve.\n\n\n
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    If\u00a0you do\u00a0have a\u00a0stationary workplace, it\u00a0can be\u00a0tempting to\u00a0just grab any chair from the dining area but sitting without proper support for your back is\u00a0a\u00a0fast track\u00a0to\u00a0posture problems.\u00a0Office chairs\u00a0offer the correct support when you\u2019re sitting for long hours.\n

    Some of\u00a0the features you should look for in\u00a0an\u00a0ergonomic chair are:\n

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    • Adjustable height\n
    • 360-degree swivel base\n
    • Adjustable backrest and armrest\n
    • Adjustable seat depth\n
    • Built-in lumbar support\n\n

      Proper chairs can\u00a0cost\u00a0more than $600 but there are also some that can be\u00a0found for $150 and $250 that will do\u00a0the job just fine. Since it\u2019s still an\u00a0investment, try to\u00a0test them out in\u00a0person if\u00a0possible.\n\n

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      2. Desks and work surfaces\n\n
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      If\u00a0you don\u2019t have room for a\u00a0desk,\u00a0invest\u00a0in\u00a0a\u00a0lap desk so\u00a0you have a\u00a0sturdy, raised surface to\u00a0set your computer and other essentials\u00a0on.\n\n

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      If\u00a0you have a\u00a0stationary workspace, you need a\u00a0desk or\u00a0table that is\u00a0at\u00a0work height. Standard desks are 29\u00a0inches high. That\u2019s ideal when you write on\u00a0paper, but not when using a\u00a0keyboard and a\u00a0mouse.\n

      Since many desks and tables have an\u00a0adjustable height, consider lowering them for you\u00a0to:\n

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      • Sit up straight.\n
      • Have your forearms parallel to the ground.\n
      • Avoid bending your wrist up or down when you type or use a mouse. Bending them for long periods of time is an easy way to cause injury.\n
      • Make sure to have the top surface of your wrist on the same plane as the top of your forearm, with your fingers dangling slightly down to the keyboard. Installing a keyboard-and-mouse tray is recommended if you can.\n
      • Try a\u00a0large book\u00a0to\u00a0prop your feet up\u00a0if\u00a0they don\u2019t reach the floor or\u00a0aren\u2019t flat. It\u2019s important that they\u2019re flat and supported to\u00a0ensure your posture muscles don\u2019t tire throughout the day.
        \nGet a\u00a0writing surface\u00a0(like a\u00a0thin cutting board) for pen-and-paper work.\n\n\n
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        Sitting\u00a0all day and standing all day can cause both aches and pains or\u00a0even\u00a0long-term\u00a0health\u00a0issues,\u00a0so\u00a0consider getting an\u00a0adjustable standing desk. That way you can sit when you feel like it\u00a0but also stretch your legs. There is\u00a0some evidence that\u00a0standing desks are better for your health.\n\n

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        3. Get the right accesories\n\n
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        • If you use a laptop because you don\u2019t have a stationary workplace, set it up on a stand to raise it to eye height, then use a separate wireless keyboard and mouse to maintain a neutral position with the arms and wrists. A docking station is a great add-on to leave all the other connections of the computer alone, and you can easily remove it when you decide to work elsewhere.\n
        • If\u00a0you do\u00a0have a\u00a0stationary workplace, chances are you also have a\u00a0monitor and a\u00a0laptop or\u00a0a\u00a0desk computer. A\u00a025\u00a0to\u00a027-inch monitor\u00a0will work just\u00a0fine\u00a0if\u00a0you don\u2019t buy the cheapest ones and if\u00a0you have a\u00a0proper display connector. While most monitors are adjustable, you may need to\u00a0invest in\u00a0a\u00a0screen riser\u00a0to\u00a0get the ideal setup (some\u00a0books\u00a0or\u00a0an\u00a0old box can also do\u00a0the trick).\n\n\n
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