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Revamping my work space



Ok, just a short post.


Sleep wasn't good last night. Had to wake up early (8am) to get ready for the 9.30am meeting with supervisor. Took the cab, still 15 mins late. Bad time management.

Had another work meeting at 1pm. Only had less than 10 minutes to gulp down the Beef Donburi. Lasted for 2 hours, and thank God I was able to pay attention.

Right now I am feeling groggy from the lack of sleep but I want to finish posting this.

I had been wanting to redesign my work space, to allow me to sit ergonomically while working on my computer (laptop).

Naughty Prince sent me some guides on how to arrange for an ergonomic work station.

But I was having some cash flow problem previously. Now that I have got some $$ on hand, I can't wait but to go on a shopping spree haha!

So, you got to visualise this yourself, as I don't have the guide with me, it's all in my mind. The simplest rule is that, (maybe for me) is to keep my elbows close to the sides of my torso. And the forearms should be perpendicular (right word?), 90 degrees with the upper arms.

The neck should be on the same line with your shoulders. And your feet should be on the floor, with your calves about 90 degrees to your quads.

Am I making any sense?

Anyway, so for my case, if I am typing on my laptop, there's no way I could maintain that posture. No matter how close I bring myself to the desk. And my hands would have to be slightly lifted so that I could type.

The solution?

I bought a wireless keyboard and the magic trackpad. ($89 each) I am using them now. I think it's worth the investment.

And why do I care? Because...shh...its actually about your ABS! Trust me. I can feel that the abs are engaged if I sit upright in this position. And I don't get stiff neck and shoulder anymore.


See how they are placed now? Slightly lower than the surface of the desk. I could keep my arms next to the sides of my body. 

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