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Your Workspace and Your Health

ARA Integrative and Functional Medicine Blog Your Workspace and Your Health

Here are some suggestions for making your work home environment more enjoyable, productive, and healthier.

Physical Wellbeing with Computer and Visual Ergonomics

*Use a chair or standing position that supports her back

*When typing, make sure that your hands are at or below your elbows. Your knee should be level with your hips.

*Position your computer monitor 20 to 20 inches away from your eyes.

*Use a bluelight filter on all electronic devices to block the bluelight emitted from digital screens.

*Follow the "20-20-20 rule" to reduce eyestrain: Every 20 minutes, look at an object at least 20 feet away from your computer monitor for at least 20 seconds.

*Set the default font size on digital devices 3.6 mm

*After 2 hours of continuous computer use, rest your eyes for 15 minutes.

Best Practices To Support Mental Health When Working From Home

*Set boundaries between your work and personal life and keep a regular work schedule and routine. Turn off your computer after your designated work hours.

*Creative workspace separate from your living space as much as possible. When not working, remove yourself from the workspace.

*Move around during breaks and try to stand during conference calls to reduce your time spent sitting. Schedule a 2-3 minute activity break after every 30 minutes of work.

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