Boost Your Productivity With Ergonomics
f you are an entrepreneur, chances are at some point in the day you are going to sit down and work from a laptop. Your desk and your chair have to be designed in a way to keep you comfortable for long periods of time, especially if you are working long hours consisting of 6-10 hours per day.
You want to make sure that your environment is comfortable so that you can focus on your work for long periods of time without having to risk injuring yourself from unnecessary strain.
How To Choose The Right Desk
Nowadays, standing desks are becoming more and more popular, after you start to feel tired from sitting long periods of time, you can simply press a button and allow your standing desk to increase its height so that you can stand comfortably. Sitting for long periods of time will make you feel lazy and unproductive. Going for a short walk or just going out for some fresh air can help. Even simply taking a break and doing your work while standing can help makes a positive difference in your productivity. For more in-depth information about ergonomic desks, check out this link we found online https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/sit_stand_desk.html
When it comes to choosing a colour for your desk, avoid going for darker tones because it will show handprints and dust all over your desk. Choose lighter shades that match your office colour scheme or your brand colours. Adding a splash of colour to your office instead of going all dark can help you feel happier in your office space and add to the experience of coming to work, regardless if it’s your home or a dedicated office. Consider spending some time on Pinterest and going through some office inspiration ideas. The majority of your day is going to be spent in the office; you want to decorate your office in a way that makes you look forward to coming into your workspace.
How To Choose The Right Chair
The chair you sit on plays a huge role in your overall productivity and your health. The wrong chair can cause you to have future back pains. If you think about it, most business owners that work on the computer are probably sitting on their chairs for 8-10 hours per day. Multiply that by 30 days, times 12 months in a year and all that adds up to you causing unnecessary strains on your back. When you go shopping for an ergonomic chair make sure you seek help from one of the staff members and have someone help you choose the most ergonomic chair that fits your specific body type. Depending on how tall you are and your weight, certain chairs may be better designed for your specific body type, so choose carefully.
Ergonomic office chairs range anywhere between$500-$2000 depending on how high-end you want them to be, as a business owner myself; I would encourage you all to make the investment in your health and buy the best chair that you can possibly afford. This investment will pay for itself over the years. The great thing is that it's also a business expense. Here are some ergonomic chairs that we recommend. For more in-depth information about ergonomic chairs, check out this link https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/ergonomics/office/chair.html
Lighting
It’s important for your work environment to have proper lighting, if your workspace is very dark and your screen is overly bright, it can cause extra strain on your eyes. Having your workspace well lit during the evenings can help minimize the strain from your laptop screen on your eyes. Consider downloading extra software that can adjust your computer screen to “night mode” basically this feature adjusts the colours on your screen to minimize strain during low light conditions. Almost every new phone has this feature including modern laptops. Take advantage of these great tools to further optimize your workspace.