Life has certainly changed a bit since March and many people will now find themselves working from home significantly more than before. While this comes with its perks to some, it can also create a little havoc to your home and body if you’re not quite equipped for a home office.
Read our latest online finds that can help improve working from home.
Get a Separate Mouse & Keyboard
Are you stuck working on your own laptop when you’re normally used to working on a proper desktop? Invest some money in a separate mouse and keyboard. This will help improve the way you type and navigate, therefore it will cause less strain on your wrists. The last thing you need is to come out of this pandemic with avoidable joint pain. You can buy a set for as little as £/$20 from Amazon. If you are looking for something a little more ergonomic, then you will have to pay a little more.
Invest In Some Blue Light Glasses
You might feel a little tired after a whole working day behind your computer and to relax you get unintentional additional screen time on your phone, tv or gaming console. If you feel this impacts your well-being, you’re not the only one. This is where clear blue light glasses come in. Eyewear brands like Kanturo sell these specialised glasses that reduce the amount of blue light rays coming off screens. This can reduce headaches as well as fatigue from staring at a screen all day.
Organise, Organise, Organise
Try to create a dedicated workspace that you use during office hours. If you are one of many people who do not have a dedicated office space and are forced to use the kitchen table, get a desk organiser that you can put on the table whenever you are working. Keep any notes, pens, and other office supplies there, so you have everything handy when you need it. Then you can also easily put it aside and use the kitchen table come dinner time. Even if you do have an actual office space, keep it free from clutter to help with your productivity. A clutter desk can be very distracting.
Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated can be a challenge, especially when you’re working on an important project with a looming deadline. Buy yourself a reusable water bottle that will hold more liquid than your average glass. This means you don’t constantly have to top up and it will be harder to forget to drink when you have a fun bottle right there in view. Alternatively, if you like your tea or coffee, buy an insulated thermos for the exact same purpose. You don’t constantly have to get up to get a refill (although these little breaks might be nice!), and can just crack on with your work. Nowadays, you can find these bottles everywhere. If you’re looking for some colourful options, Chillys have a few amazing designs. Alternatively, Klean Kanteen also has an amazing selection. Check them out here.
