{"id":2936,"date":"2020-08-27T13:59:52","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T13:59:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dremmawagner.com\/?p=2936"},"modified":"2020-08-27T13:59:56","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T13:59:56","slug":"work-at-home-recommendations-for-the-health-of-the-entire-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dremmawagner.com\/2020\/08\/27\/work-at-home-recommendations-for-the-health-of-the-entire-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Work-at-home recommendations for the health of the entire family"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year, back-to-school will be unique for many families. With schools starting by undertaking 100% online education coupled with a work-at-home \u201cnew normal\u201d, we will have to reinvent how we function as a family so that everyone gets their work done and learns efficiently without driving each other crazy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]1. Workspace tips- Have you thought about where the kids, your husband, and yourself will set up a proper workspace this year? Have you thought about work posture and workspace placement for everyone to maximize their efficiency and wellbeing? This is called ergonomics.<\/p>\n
Ergonomic hazards include working in awkward or uncomfortable postures and using excessive force or high repetition to complete a task. Businesses and schools spend a sizeable budget on workspace ergonomics because they understand that they can improve productivity and reduce health care costs. The benefits of ergonomics are:<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2938″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Simply put, an ergonomic workspace<\/strong> allows you to be both comfortable and efficient as you go about your business.<\/p>\n An ergonomic<\/em> workspace means having a desk and adjustable chair that are set up to cause the least amount of strain on your muscles and joints. The positioning of your computer is part of this configuration. The mouse and keyboard height should allow you to bend your elbows at about 90 degrees, and the monitor\u2019s placement should not force you to twist your neck at any angle and sit at eye level. A convertible standup desk could allow you to work sitting or standing at different points of the day, helping to prevent neck and back pain if you spend long hours at your desk.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”2939″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_border”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]2. \u201cThe workroom\u201d \u2013 We love the idea of a designated \u201cworkroom\u201d. This is a room that is designed and designated for working and has specific rules to help set the tone. Explain to your kids the expectations you have when it is \u201cwork\/study\u201d time as well as the rules for completion, just like in the classroom. Some examples are:<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Think about using music to create a positive working ambiance and to help stimulate thoughts and productivity. Using earplugs can be really helpful when there is more than one person in the workroom and each person can choose their own music. Here is a YouTube video link that uses an alpha frequency embedded in the music to favorize focus and concentration.<\/p>\n\n