When the pandemic started, most people thought that it would not last for more than a few months. People who were forced to work at home simply tried to make do with what they already had. Some ended up working in their bedrooms because that was the only space where they could get privacy. Others went to their kitchens and made their table the temporary office desk. Now that this has gone on for over a year, it is time for people to build a more permanent setup that can help them work better. Below are a few additions to consider:
Sit Stand Desk, sitting throughout the day isn’t good for health or fitness. It leads to sore muscles, poor blood circulation, and an ever-increasing weight. It is better to take short breaks throughout the day wherein workers get up and move around. If they need to focus on work for extended periods, then they may want to get a sit stand desk. This lets them vary the height so that they can work sitting down or standing up.
Ergonomic Chair
Home-based workers might only be using their dining chairs for seating. While this is a smart temporary fix, it is not ideal for long-term use. These may not have adequate cushioning for all-day usage. After all, most meals don’t last for more than an hour whereas work days typically last for 8 hours. The back support is also inadequate with the chairs barely coming up to elbow height. Ergonomic chairs have lumbar and neck support. These promote good posture while preventing pain. They also have arm rests to reduce fatigue.
Mobile Pedestal
Beside the desk, you can place an office pedestal to keep your commonly used items within easy reach. These have drawers of different heights so that you can store both big and small items. Reserve the top drawer for your office essentials. Many will come with a lock for security as well. You can place sensitive files and journals here. These have caster wheels at the bottom so they are easy to move around.
Monitor Arm
Free up desk space and reduce visual clutter with a monitor arm. This will make the screen float on air so you can get rid of the original stand. Some arms provide more ways to move than others. For example, you can find ones that only tilt and rotate. Others are able to swivel and move to virtually any position on your desk.
