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Who’s excited to go back to school?! Whether it’s going back to the classroom or getting ready to go back to online classes, the start of a school year is always an exciting thing for most people. For students, it means being able to see friends again. For parents, it means some time freed up for themselves while children go out to school or...

>>> CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR STANDING DESK <<< Wes Perry is a photographer and videographer. A while back he severely injured his back and had to wear a back brace just to get through the day. Wes had problems sitting and standing for a long periods of time so he got the MotionGrey standing desk and has been testing it out for the...

It’s almost back to school in Canada and in several other countries, but the school environment that awaits most students once they return to their classrooms is likely to be much different this time. More adjustments will be needed, and not only in school but also at home. A lot of parents are worried, and the concerns are valid. Now it’s not only going...

When you’re working from home, creating a space that encourages focus and creativity can be tricky. It can be challenging to create the boundary between the space dedicated for your work and the rest of your home, and this physical challenge can translate to a challenge in mindset and performance. Take the first step in handling this by finding a way to organize your...

When working in an office, with your schedule revolving around meetings, brainstorming, and focus times to accomplish tasks, it can feel like it’s a different world. Working from home—now this is an entirely different ballgame. It’s trying to merge different worlds, from work to family and social groups, and hoping that everything will come together smoothly. But that doesn’t always come easy. If you’re...

Work fatigue. It’s one of the most common challenges faced by today’s workers, regardless if working at the office or working from home. It is caused not only by extreme physical activities like lifting but also by stress, by work conflict, and small day-to-day habits that build up over time. Had a disagreement with a colleague? Found yourselves sitting for a half day without...

What’s so important about ergonomics? And what’s with all the concern about keeping spaces, whether your workplace or your home, ergonomically designed? Well, it’s all about balance, posture, and position—it’s all about keeping your body in its natural state, without putting unnecessary strain on certain parts that can cause damage and harm in the long run. Unfortunately, some spaces—and habits—are harmful to the body. Consider...

Looking to work from home for much longer? If you don’t see yourself going back to the office in the next year or so, it might be time you start thinking about creating a more permanent home office. And before you start worrying about all the money you need to spend to set up an office at home, know that most of what you...

Interesting fact: do you know that most of the highest paying jobs in the US are office jobs? That’s six out of seven jobs according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. No wonder most people these days work in the office, sitting in front of their computer for eight hours or more every day. And with this increase in number is the corresponding increase...