Life Tips
- How to sit at a computer?We see too many workplace injuries that could be avoided. And prevention is better than cure. Here is a four-step checklist that you can carry out at your workstation, to make sure you’re comfortable, safe and productive at the office.Life Tips January 11, 2019
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- 5 Benefits of Having a Kid’s Table and Chair SetTo encourage and support children independence, it’s important that, as parents, we set up a safe environment and provide the necessary tools for the children to succeed.Life Tips December 31, 2018
- 6 Ways to Boost Your Productivity at the OfficeThere are thousands of productivity apps and tools on the market promising to help you increase your performance, but sometimes all it takes to improve your focus is a few quick changes to your work habits and your environment. Want to get more accomplished at the office? Here are 6 simple, low-tech tips for boosting your productivity at work.Life Tips February 13, 2019
- How to Clean Your Office Chair?Many of us take our office chairs for granted until they're wearing out or broken. But when is the last time you took a good, hard look at yours or gave it a little scrub?With everyday use and daily wear and tear, office chairs tend to become breeding grounds for dirt, dust, and germs. Let's look at the three most popular materials used in office chairs and the best ways to clean them.Life Tips February 04, 2019
- How to Fix an Office Chair that Won’t Stay UpUsing an office chair that won’t stay up can be frustrating and can potentially hinder productivity in the workplace. Such chairs might stay up when not in use but sinks once you sit on them for work. In most cases, people think of acquiring replacements when they experience this issue with their office chairs.However, it is good to mention that you can actually try one or two ways to ensure that you chair stays up. Here we look at the best techniques on how to fix an office chair that won’t stay up, but before that, you need to understand how an office chair works.Life Tips January 11, 2019
- 5 Simple Ways to Deal With Stress at WorkAccording to research, the percentage of Americans who are stressed at work is high, and it’s only getting higher. According to the CDC’s National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, studies have found the number of Americans who are “extremely stressed at work” range between 29 percent to 40 percent.Unfortunately, work stress has significant health consequences that range from the relatively benign—more colds and flus—to the more serious, like heart disease and metabolic syndrome. But, because stress at work is so common, finding a low-stress job may be difficult or impossible for many people. A more realistic choice would be to simply adopt more effective strategies to reduce stress at work. Here are some stress management techniques to try.Life Tips January 09, 2019
- The 3 Most Popular Ergonomic Office EquipmentAttention, workaholics: You may think you're being productive, hunched over a desk for over eight hours every day, but that poor posturing could cause you to suffer some serious health problems in the long run. Little improvements to your work space can help dramatically reduce the daily strain on your back, neck, and wrists — here are 3 ergonomic office accessories to bring you closer to a stress-free workday.Life Tips January 01, 2019
- How to Clean Office Chair Caster Wheels?Rolling task chairs are great for allowing you to move around your desk easily. But when the wheels of your office chair stop working well, the chair moves from being a convenience to being a struggle. The wheels often stop working because they become clogged with dirt, hair and other debris. Fortunately, cleaning the wheels of a rolling office chair is a simple task that can return your chair back to a pleasurable piece of furniture to use. To help with your office chair cleaning efforts, here are the steps to follow.Life Tips December 20, 2018
- 6 Ways to Set Up a New Ergonomic WorkstationMany of us spend hours at our workstations every day. Bad habits and incorrect posture can lead to neck and back pain or sore wrists and fingers. Proper ergonomics can help you stay comfortable at work.Ergonomics is a scientific discipline, which is concerned with improving the productivity, health, safety, and comfort of people. It’s basically fitting the job to the person rather than fitting the person to the job. For example, some people would be more comfortable with slight adjustments, such as tilting the keyboard a bit or adjusting the chair or monitor. The problem is that many workers don’t understand workstation ergonomics, and so they do not realize the hazards associated with sitting at a desk for hours every day.It is important that you adjust your workstation furniture and equipment to suit your individual needs. Here are some tips on how to set up your workstation.Life Tips December 13, 2018