With so many of us working remotely due to the pandemic, it’s more important than ever to have a functional and appealing home workspace. These simple tips and tricks can help you make the most of your home office without spending much money.
- Invest in Headphones
A good noise-cancelling pair of headphones can block ambient sounds. Big, comfortable over-ear headphones can also make you feel like you have more privacy, helping you to focus. Any set that includes a microphone will improve video and audio calls for both you and the people on the other end.
- Invest in Ergonomics
Any standard chair can be more comfortable with a simple back pillow. You can buy an inexpensive curved foam cushion for your chair or try a standard pillow or rolled up towel.
Having adequate lumbar support is just one piece of the ergonomic puzzle.
- Protect your neck
When you look at your computer, your eyes should be nearly level with the top of the screen.
If you have a monitor or desktop computer in your home office, add a few books under the base to raise it to a comfortable height. With a laptop, you need a laptop stand or riser and an external keyboard and mouse.