Top tips for working from home
As more and more people are working from home, it is important to ensure that you use the right tools to help prevent musculoskeletal pain and discomfort from more sedentary behaviour.
Top tips for working from home:
- Optimum Environment
- Make sure your computer is at eye level – use a laptop raiser or even some books if needed!
- Use a comfortable chair that provides support for your low back and arm rests – you can even use a cushion for comfort
- Workplace Behaviours
- Take ‘microbreaks’ throughout the day of 1-2 minutes every 45 minutes to get up and stretch or move around
- Set an alert on your calendar to remind you to move
- Physical and Mental Wellbeing
- Stay hydrated throughout the day
- Make sure you try to get some fresh air every day- even a 15 minute walk is beneficial!
Try these simple stretches that you can do at your desk:
Information & Guidance
Access our Health Hub
Long Term Condition
People living with Long Term Conditions (LTC’s) are more likely to experience mental symptoms due to their physical symptoms causing anxiety, worry, overthinking and avoidance.
Related Articles
Understanding mental health in the workplace
Every organisation in Britain is affected by mental distress and ill health in the workforce.
How to Be There for a Colleague Struggling with Mental Health Challenges
How to find a work life balance
There are no one-size fits all to a work life balance, but we have some tips that may work for you.
How to speak to a manager about stress