{"id":8628,"date":"2020-05-21T11:38:02","date_gmt":"2020-05-21T10:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adapt-global.com\/en-ca\/?p=8628"},"modified":"2020-05-21T11:38:58","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T10:38:58","slug":"working-from-home-here-are-some-useful-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adapt-global.com\/en-ca\/working-from-home-here-are-some-useful-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Working From Home? Here Are Some Useful Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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By now, all but our fantastic key workers, will be finding it challenging to work from home while looking after the children, walking pets, keeping food cupboards full and accepting that this situation we find ourselves in is going to be the norm for a while.<\/p>

As we are specialists in ergonomic working, we thought it would be useful to share some important tips you can introduce to look after your wellbeing when work and life are both at home.<\/p>

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work out a daily routine that is achievable for the whole household and try to stick to it as much as possible!<\/p>

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Always get dressed as if you were going to work. You wouldn\u2019t turn up to work with your PJs on!<\/p>

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you have children at home with you, make sure they have their own routine and activities to occupy them, this will give you a good chunk of time where you can work uninterrupted.<\/p>

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your work area should be a dedicated space that ideally you can setup with everything you need in easy reach.<\/p>

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If possible, this space should only be occupied by you and hopefully you needn\u2019t pack up your office at the end of each day.<\/p>

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When it\u2019s time to have a break and at the end of your working day, walk away from your office space.<\/p>

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 One of the items that will help you stay focused and work productively, is a chair that supports the curve of your spine so that you are sitting in a straight, upright position. Shoulders should be relaxed, with a right-angle bend at your knees and your feet flat on the floor.<\/p>

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When sitting at your makeshift desk, try and aim for the work surface to be at the same height as your elbow (books are good lifting props!).<\/p>

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Now that you are sitting comfortably and your worksurface is the correct height, you need to adjust your screen so that it is approximately 20 to 28″ distance away from you. The top edge of the monitor should be in-line with your eye height. This could be tricky with a laptop, but you can always use your TV as a monitor.<\/p>

10.\u00a0\u00a0 Avoid working with your monitor against backlit areas or windows, this will eliminate eye strain.<\/p>

11.\u00a0\u00a0 If you normally work at a sit-stand desk, we offer an affordable desk riser that can be mounted on any table and gives you the best of both worlds.<\/p>

12.\u00a0\u00a0 Break times should be spent not looking at work, there are exercise lessons on YouTube that are great fun (and the kids love a bit of PE in their day)! And do have a proper lunch break where you eat and drink something.<\/p>

13.\u00a0\u00a0 If you have children at home, you may need to adjust your normal working pattern to accommodate the extra support you need to give them.<\/p>

14.\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t do household chores throughout your working hours. Schedule a specific time for these.<\/p>

15.\u00a0\u00a0 Tell the other people in your household when you are going to join a video call. This will reduce the likelihood of any disruption while you\u2019re busy concentrating on the call.<\/p>

16.\u00a0\u00a0 Socialize after work, even if it\u2019s just texting or facetiming relatives and friends. Elderly relatives always enjoy receiving letters and cards. Start writing!<\/p>

17.\u00a0\u00a0 Go outside! Take a short walk and get some fresh air. There is also plenty of gardening to be done at this time of year. You\u2019ll return to your desk feeling refreshed and invigorated.<\/p>

18.\u00a0\u00a0 When you\u2019re not working there is always plenty to do. Baking, painting, board games, watching TV, science experiments, reading a book together\u2026 and of course all those chores that you never get around to doing!<\/p>

19.\u00a0\u00a0 Most importantly, listen and adhere to the government guidelines, stay positive, keep talking!<\/p>

If you would like any further advice or information about your home office or our ergonomic office furniture our customer service and sales teams are still in full operation<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. And, if you found this blog helpful, please feel free to share it with your social networks!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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