Tips for Making Your Work Space More Ergonomic

Last time we talked about timeless ergonomic principles for setting up an ergonomic work station, as well as some ergonomic tools for meeting those principles.  The basic premise is to minimize movement and strain and maximize productivity by reducing distraction.  I supplied some tips and tools for setting up an ideal work station.  Today, I [...]

Reduce the Pain of Work-Induced Headaches

Do you experience headaches at the end of a workday? Although headaches are triggered for many reasons, this type can often be traced to muscle tension in the neck and shoulders. Here are a few tips for quick “fixes” that can help: Tips to reduce neck and shoulder tension, and prevent work-induced headaches: Correct your [...]

Tips to Reduce Headaches and Eye Strain at Work

Many office workers find headaches to be a regular part of their work day. While there are many causes for headaches, two common triggers for computer users are eye stain and muscle tension. In a previous article I gave some tips for dealing with tension in the shoulders and neck. Now I was to share [...]

Laptop-itis & How to Avoid It

Laptop Woes I work from home and one of the best parts of that {besides wearing pajamas all day if I want}, is being able to work in the comfort of my own home.  There are numerous disadvantages, too, such as MANY distractions and the poor ergonomic choices I am prone to make because I [...]

Reduce Eye Strain with a more Ergonomic Desk

Do your eyes feel tired and day at the end of the day? Do you experience headaches after working on your computer? You may be suffering from eye strain. Other symptoms include blurred vision, eye pain, watery or dry eyes, heavy eyelids, a burning sensation when you close your eyelids, and a twitch in the [...]

Getting Organized with Your Filing

We’re still working on do-able resolutions, one of which is getting organized one step at a time.  Instead of tackling your whole desk at once, why not break it up into more manageable chunks?  Today we’re working on establishing a filing system so that all your papers don’t get sucked into the wasteland that used [...]

How to Relieve Eye strain at Work

Do you get frequent headaches at work? Are you eyes tired and dry by the end of the day? These are good indicators that you may be suffering from eyestrain. Other symptoms include blurred or double vision, pain in the eyes, red and watery eyes, burning sensation when you close your eyes, and muscle spasms [...]