What are giving yourself for Christmas?

Last time we talked about some great ergonomic gifts for those special people in your life.  Why not find something for yourself, too?  Don’t be greedy or selfish, but there’s no reason not to make your life a little more comfortable, too.  Plus, if someone like a spouse or parent asks what you want for Christmas, why not get what you really want?

Guilt-free Gifts

Shopping for yourself can be tricky because you feel guilty about buying things for yourself.  However, we’re talking about ergonomic comfort- not diamonds or sports cars.  The idea is to guard your health and improve your productivity without your body taking the hit.  What’s a better gift than good health??  Work-related stress and strain are way too frequently occurring for comfort (pun intended).  Some of the common culprits leading to work-related injuries are poor posture and poor ergonomic habits.  Thus, here are some ergonomic gifts for you that will help you minimize the strain you feel from day-to-day computer use, both at work and at home.

• An ergonomic keyboard.  Most hand and wrist injuries are a result of cocking wrists and other awkward typing positions.  An ergonomic keyboard is designed to keep your hands and wrists in proper placement comfortably and efficiently.
• Add an ergonomic mouse.  Similarly, your wrist twists awkwardly to use a standard mouse and your hand can also cramp from an ill-fitting one.  An ergonomic mouse, on the other hand, keeps everything in place and also for your hand much more comfortably.
• A wrist rest.  Wrist rests are ideal for resting the palms of your hand between periods of typing, and as an added bonus, are very affordable gifts.
• An ergonomic chair.  While a bit of an investment, being able to customize a chair to fit you exactly is fairly priceless, especially when you factor in all the back, shoulder, and neck aches and pains you can avoid.

Just by trying a few of the right tools, you can treat yourself to more comfort and less pain!  Happy holidays and happy typing!

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