As the chaos that is "back to school" season ensues, health and wellness begin to take a back seat for the sake of readiness and routine. Most people going back to school are going from a more active daily routine to mainly sedentary obligations. While this is hard to avoid, in the next several paragraphs we'll go over how some small tweaks can highly affect the efficiency of your work by improving your health and longevity.
Desk
If you opt for a sitting desk, try to choose one with enough room between your knees and the desk and your computer/work station should be directly in front of your eyeline. If you chose a standing work station, make sure to measure the keyboard height so you're not slouching or overreaching, as this will begin to take a toll on your back and shoulders over time.
If you're standing most of the day, it's important to put some thought into what you're standing on. Choose something on the softer side, like a yoga mat or rug.
Chair
There are a few things to look for when purchasing a chair. It should be adjustable, allowing your thighs to sit parallel to the ground. The backrest should be adjustable as well, allowing lumbar support. A chair that will allow you to change your posture throughout the day is best.
Lighting
Eye strain is one of the most common discomforts that start up again around back to school season. If you're a computer user and your school or work requires you to be at your screen for hours on end, you could end up developing computer vision syndrome. This feels like dry/burning eyes, headaches and blurry vision. To help prevent this, customize your screen and lower your brightness to the lowest setting and consider wearing blue light glasses to prevent eye strain.
Backpack
Lastly, but certainly not least, there's the backpack. Wear both shoulder straps instead of slinging just one strap over to prevent future back strain. Make sure the straps are tightened so the backpack is lifted above the waist, rather than swinging against the hips.
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