Need a temporary home office? Here’s how to make a space that works for your health and productivity
The first thing to do is make sure you have a proper place to work at. A sofa won’t cut it - it’s tempting to plonk yourself down among the cushions, with your laptop on your lap , but it’s not doing your back any favours. In fact, sitting like this for even a week or two could be doing your body long-term damage.
Posture People sells lots of nifty equipment and offers expert advice to help you transform your kitchen table and chair into an ergonomically good work space – but if you don’t want to spend much cash, then use books or a box to raise your screen so it is in-line with your eyebrows and also place it an arm’s length away from you with your fingers able to touch the screen. Once your laptop screen is raised, it’s best to use a separate keyboard and mouse to prevent overreaching.
Also, adapt your kitchen chair with a cushion beneath you to raise you up, and behind you, to help support your back. Ideally, you want to be sitting high enough so that your elbows are at the same height as your table. If your feet don’t touch the floor when sat at the right height, use a book as a temporary footrest. ‘And if you use your mobile, avoid ‘tech neck’, caused by dropping your head to look at the phone. Instead, lift your phone to your eyeline,’ says Jo.
‘Make sure you're not in the same position for any long period - sofas aren't great because they're built for comfort, which actively discourages us from getting up. Always remember to get up regularly and change your position.’Bad light strains the eyes so you need to make sure your desk is brightly lit. Natural light makes you feel awake so if you can, place your laptop perpendicular to a window as this gives you lots of light without the glare.so the light falls on your computer.
Instead, sit in front of an artfully arranged bookcase, sideboard or even a wall. If the wall is blank and you want to inject a bit of fast style, then stick a print on the wall with Blu Tack.
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