Expectation vs Reality- Work from Home

By Padmasree Kolluru 

Covid or not, with the growing technological advancements, work from home/ remote working has become a reality. We see people working from far-off continents even while on holidays. This flexibility clubbed with the Covid situation has paved the way for many more to work from home permanently. We had to work from home too briefly. The excitement gradually dwindled as it's not easy to stay focused and stick to work schedules and breaks with the fortuity of being your own boss. 

No commutes, no traffic jams, no formals, and no strict work routine means no interaction with colleagues and an arduous task of email threads to convey one idea or even longer to brainstorm a new idea. Not having a private workspace meant a distracted routine and less focus on work. 

After exploring the art of work from home, we, at Lindsey's Office Furniture, have put some ideas together for a better experience of your work from home opportunity.

 Let's have a sneak peek at the process of making your work from a home idea a reality!

One can use many resources to keep track of the time, work deadlines, and break times. Digital calendars and reminders, apps, exercise routine and check-ups on smartwatches, virtual socialization with colleagues once in a while, dressing up for work, and having your own personalized workspace are the critical elements for a healthy work from home option.

While the apps and related can be one's own personal choices and preferences, being in the office furniture business for 30+years, we are here to share our expertise regarding ergonomic furniture. 

Ergodynamics means having an adjustable desk that sits and stands with you and a chair that supports your body and posture. These are the basic necessities for your work from home option. The couch or the bed, or the dining table chair will damage your posture in a short while. 

A height adjustable desk is a solution to a few diseases inflicted or enhanced by constant sitting. Other potential health benefits of a standing desk are assumed based on the finding that long hours of sitting are linked with a higher risk of

• obesity
• diabetes
• cardiovascular disease
• cancer (mainly cancers of the colon or breast)
• premature death.

Based on the place you have for your home office, you can choose either a 24"x48" or 30"x60" height adjustable desk. If you have a corner place, then the 24"x60"x60" would suit you better. 

Then comes choosing an ergonomic chair! A chair could vary from $100 to $1000+. At Lindsey's, we host a wide variety of new and used chairs that suits your budget.

Choosing an ergonomic chair isn't an easy task! Some key points to consider are:

Ergonomic office chairs can adjust the height to sit with your feet flat on the floor, knees at an angle of 90 degrees to the floor, and parallel to the hips. These corrections automatically help you to improve your posture. Ergonomic chairs reduce the risk of back pain; they support the hips and posterior with a good seat depth. They provide a headrest that supports your head and neck even when you want to stretch out. Comfortable armrests that allow elbows and forearms to relax should be looked at too.

The presence of lumbar support, and its adjustability, is another crucial point to consider. The lumbar spine supports and stabilizes the upper body, including the neck and head. It allows for truncal movement, protects the spinal cord, and controls leg movements. Its concave curve helps to distribute the weight, which reduces the concentration of stress. Sitting in a chair without lumbar support tends to flatten that curve, which leads to lower back pain. This is primarily an excellent feature to consider for people who spend more time answering phone calls or typing on their keypads at work. 

We bet this sounds so much like you.

               

If you have more space or unused corners or rooms, you could convert it into your own personalized office space to have  U-shaped or L-shaped desks.    

U-Shaped desks have shelves and credenzas to have all work essentials in one place. They give you the comforts and warmth of sharing some of your desk space to play board games with kids and let you socialize virtually with colleagues. Let's make the most of this work from the home scenario that Covid has forced us into and who knows; we may have to continue this for a little longer?   

L-Shaped desks are perfect for your corners and give you that private, personalized space for your home office or back to office options. Until you have an L-Shaped desk, you will not realize how the unused, neglected corner piece of your room can accentuate your floor space. And, all your files, paperwork, and stationery at your arm's length and organized too. Get creative with these L-Shaped desks, arrange them like a V in an empty room, or set the desk perpendicular to the wall with your books cases and other storage.

Once you figure out your budget and organize your work from home office space, there's no stopping you. Enjoy the benefits of flexible work schedules, increased family time, and being on top of your work deadlines. 

 Lindsey Office Furniture has experts designing, planning, and installing your desired furniture for free once bought. We hope you take that time out to switch to the ergonomics home office furniture and let us know how you do!