Ergonomics in your home office

A good working posture prevents neck, back and wrist problems. You can improve the ergonomics of your home office on a small budget.

You will need

• An adjustable chair
• A desk
• A separate monitor or a laptop stand
• A separate keyboard and mouse
• Good lighting

Steps

1. Adjust your chair

   Adjust the chair so your feet are on the floor and your knees are at about a 90-degree angle.

2. Adjust the desk height

3. Raise the screen to eye level

4. Use a separate keyboard

5. Get the lighting right

6. Take breaks

7. Change position

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