Is it time to get your home office organized? If you have been squatting over the coffee table or leaning against the headboard of your bed for the past few months trying to get some work done on the laptop then it's time you sorted your workplace out.
Buy a home office furniture set and you'll be a lot more comfortable, with that will come a new enthusiasm for what you do and you'll be a lot more motivated once everything is organized, and there's a proper place to work in.
Go shopping and you'll be amazed at the range of office furniture available, from bookcases and filing systems and desks in all manner of traditional hardwood and rustic timbers, contemporary glass and steel, there is sure to be something that will grab your attention and tweak your interest.
If you think that a simple table and chair will be sufficient for a home workplace then you really need to think again as posture and comfort are crucial when working at computer desks for hours at a time. Office workers generally have the right equipment provided by their employer but as a self-employed person you hold the responsibility to protect yourself against muscle aches and strains.
Too much time sat in a chair at a desk often results in aches and pains in the back, shoulders or neck due to the stress to the structures in the spine that occur over extended periods of time. You can actually cause long-term damage to these areas if they are not supported properly. People tend to slouch, muscles might be overstretched if the chair isn't properly aligned to the height of the computer table, and you can even suffer from wrist strain from using the mouse all day at an unnatural angle.
You can't just use something like a dining room chair for your home office as it isn't designed for this use, to avoid developing or making current back problems any worse it's essential to have an office chair that's ergonomic and will support the lower back and encourages good posture. Office chairs are designed to be supportive and fully adjustable so you can change them to suit your individual height, when shopping for an office chair you should find that most standard chairs do this, however it's important you test it out before buying as styles are made to their own specifications and some will be more comfortable than others.
The chair should be designed for maximum comfort, efficiency, safety, and ease of use, well-built and strong; check both the seat and the back can be adjusted as regards height. Also the arm rests should be easy to alter for the greatest support for your shoulders, arms and elbows when typing, and the back tilts back to around an angle of 135 degrees for the ultimate comfort. A chair with a swivel function offers a far superior performance and ease of movement to the filing cabinets or other area of the room without straining yourself.
The model office chair is ergonomic and has all the above features, as well as these it also is well padded, made of breathable fabric and is firm but not too hard; all these factors will ensure your work day is much more comfortable and any chance of back pain is diminished.
It's also very important to practice good posture when working at your computer, this can be accomplished by sitting up straight, ensuring the chair is at the right height and tilt to suit you, meaning your feet are flat on the floor and your chair is at a height that lines up well with your computer screen, and use a cushion for back support if required. It's essential to take a lot of breaks too when working at a computer all day as this will ease your muscles and rest your eyes too.
Furniture is a long-term expenditure particularly when it's beautifully-designed and created from good quality materials so spend as much as you can on your office furniture, particularly the chair, bookcases and it shouldn't need replacing for a very long time.