Tech Advisor - UK (2020-07)

JULY 2020 • TECH ADVISOR 19

workingandcan’tbedisturbed.Likewise,don’tfeel
compelledto‘visityouroffice’afterhours.Defining
separatespacesforworkandplaymayseemsilly,but
it canmakeabigpsychologicaldifference.

Ergonomicsis essential.We’renotgoingtodive
toodeepintothesubtletiesofcomputerchairs.
Butusesomebasicguidelineswhenestablishinga
workspace,such aswhattheMayoClinicrecommends
(fave.co/2xkHNIm):Keepyourmonitorateyeheight,
andyourdeskatarm’slength.Don’tworkonyoursofa.
It’sgoingtostrainyourneckandback,andmaytempt
youtonodoff.Getupandwalkaroundperiodically,to
refreshyourmindandbody.

Sites like the Mayo

Clinic can offer

good tips about

how to organize

your workspace to

minimize the impact

on your health