What makes a healthy home office? Proper ergonomics is a given as is natural light and temperatures you can control. Step inside my office to see what I use to stay healthy (which also means more productive)! (And please excuse the COVID hair)
Items for my healthy home office.
FitDesk Bike Desk*—I've lost count of how many people have purchased these since COVID-19 started. I use mine to watch webinars, participate in meetings, read, and practice my Spanish.
Hoop—I make my hoops in different sizes and weights. The lighter and smaller they are, the harder they are to hoop. You can buy these online.
Sit-Stand Desk* – This two-level desk has a hand crank that I can move up and down, but with all my tech on it, I just keep it stationary and sit when I'm eating or writing blog posts or articles.
Portable standing desk – You can purchase several lightweight versions online. I take mine to the park, coffee shops, and on trips. If you have other family members at home, trade off who gets to use it at different times. And please include your kids. They can get glute amnesia, too!
Blue Ray Blocking Glasses* – If you work on a computer, you must get blue-ray blocking glasses to protect your eyes and help with eye fatigue. If you don't need a prescription, search for gaming glasses.
Custom illustrated cards—I send cards on Fridays for my AAA theme—Admin, Accounting, Appreciation. Giving gratitude or sending a ‘thinking of you' card makes me and the other person happy. Science shows it contributes to happiness and well-being. I purchased custom illustrations from artist Lisa Wood and had them printed with Vistaprint.
Standing desk mat* – No matter what floor you have, a desk mat can help prevent leg fatigue. I am barefoot at home and stand on mine all day. Check out my reviews below.
Air diffuser – I have a couple of these, one in the bedroom and one in my office. I like InnooCare* because it has a timer, and I don't accidentally leave it running all day.
Essential Oils – I like to diffuse essential oils for at least an hour a day and change them up depending on what I need – energy, relaxation, focus, etc.
Brain.Fm – I use binaural beats with headphones to help me focus. I like Brain.fm, video game music, or my own playlist I created on Spotify.
Ergonomics, proper lighting, utilities, and taking your space seriously often get overlooked when you work from home. Incorporating even one or two of these into your office setup can improve your health and productivity. Just because you don't have a separate room and work from the kitchen table doesn't mean you can't use a portable standing desk. If you're sharing space with your spouse or kids, you can still diffuse oils and buy blue-ray-blocking glasses for everyone.
What one purchase or step can you make your office healthier?
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