Create a DIY sit/stand station. The popularity of standing desks has increased significantly over the past several years. You can create your own standing desk at home by simply working at a raised kitchen counter, for example, but be sure that the height of the counter does not cause you to bend your elbows too much. You should be able to comfortably reach your keyboard with elbows bent at about a 90-degree angle. While you’re at it, consider using a wireless keyboard and boosting the height of your laptop screen to eye level with books, reams of paper, or a stand, which in turn will prevent neck strain caused by looking too far down at the screen.

As it turns out, every seated workstation, even a makeshift one, can be a sit/stand station. All you need to do is simply stand up every 20 minutes or so and take a break that includes some stretching and movement. here is an example:

Stand up and move your legs up and down as if you are walking in place.

Look at an object that is more than 20 feet away for about 20 seconds.

Gently shake your hands, wrists and elbows for a few seconds while you are also gently rolling your shoulders up, back, and down.

Take a slow, deep breath in to improve your posture and smile, then slowly exhale.

Sit down, refreshed, in a good posture. you are ready to get back to work!

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