6 Tips for Home Working Health & Wellbeing

At the start of the pandemic back in 2020 many of us adopted home working during lockdowns. But in March 2023, the number of people opting for some home working has remained higher than pre-2020. Remote work seems here to stay, with advancements in technology making this far more viable than before.

Designate an area in your home that is solely for work. This will help you mentally separate work from leisure time. Whether this is a boxroom you’ve jazzed up specially, or a corner of the kitchen, living room or bedroom, try to keep it only for your studies or work. Consider using a folding screen to help carve out space within a larger room.

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Make sure your chair, desk, and computer are all set up in a way that supports good posture and reduces strain on your body. You want your desk chair to be ergonomic so you can sit for stretches and you want your desk to be a comfortable height that doesn't result in you leaning down or stretching up to reach. Elbows and wrists should be parallel. You definitely want your office furniture to be durable as well as comfortable to work at. A wrist rest can also help ease typing strain. Don’t forget some decent lighting so you don’t strain your eyes.

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It's important to take breaks throughout the day to stretch your legs and give your eyes a rest. A standing desk, also known as a height adjustable desk is a great way to encourage you to stand up for periods of time. This can help improve circulation and get those mood-boosting endorphins flowing with the increased energy being burnt. A change of perspective can help with creative thinking, too!

It's also great to have somewhere comfy to sit away from your desk and screen – if you’ve got the space, a breakout area is a brilliant idea. Consider a small sofa, accent chair or even a squishy moon chair to take 10 minutes to recharge your brain and your eyes. You could even get a small outdoor seating space set up to get some fresh air during your screen breaks.

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It’s really easy when working from home to fall into a more sedentary lifestyle. But investing in some office fitness furniture can be an easy way to incorporate more activity into your working day and allow you to meet your personal health goals.

Types of Office Fitness Furniture

Office Bike Chairs

Our Anneka cycle bike chairs incorporate elements of exercise bikes and office chairs, allowing you to sit in comfort and cycle while you work. Cheaper than a gym membership and easy than cycling to work!

Height Adjustable Standing Desks

We already mentioned standing desks but let’s take a more detailed look. Our Atticus standing desk lets you sit and various heights or stand while you work, at the push of a button. Perfect for combining with our Anneka cycle bike office chairs!

The stats we shared at the start of the blog really highlighted that striking that balance between feeling connected to your team and not letting your work bleed into your home time is difficult to nail.

Try incorporating regular check-ins with your colleagues via something like Teams or Zoom to say hi when you take your screen breaks, similar to chatting at the coffee machine. Weekly (or more frequently if you prefer) video chats can be an excellent way to feel connected and not out of the loop. You can even organise a work 'focus room' video chat with colleagues where you both work as if you were in the office together, chat and bounce ideas off each other but remotely.

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