{"id":31893,"date":"2024-10-16T08:00:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/?p=31893"},"modified":"2024-10-16T13:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T20:39:14","slug":"small-changes-big-impact-science-driven-tips-to-elevate-your-workplace-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/16\/small-changes-big-impact-science-driven-tips-to-elevate-your-workplace-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Changes, Big Impact: Science-Driven Tips to Elevate Your Workplace Wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know a vertical mouse relieves strain in the forearm by putting your hand in a more natural handshake position? Or that 5-10 minute breaks every hour can boost creativity, improve concentration, and reduce stress?<\/p>\n<p>Small adjustments can make a big difference when it comes to workplace wellbeing. For many of us, wellbeing is still associated with activities outside of work \u2013 running, eating healthy, or practicing yoga. But the reality is most of us will spend 82,000 hours of our lives working, often in stretches of eight hours a day, so small ergonomic changes during the workday can have a significant impact on how we feel both at work and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>October marks Logitech\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/logi.link\/ir2s4m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Wellbeing Month<\/a>, a time to highlight the importance of workplace wellbeing and offer practical, science-driven tips to optimize ergonomics and comfort at the desk.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Maximize Comfort with the Logitech Ergo Series<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/ergo\/ergo-series.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Logitech Ergo Series<\/a> is developed and tested with the Logi Ergo Lab, an in-house lab based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/ergo\/design-lab.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Logi Ergo Lab<\/a> has the dual role of curating scientific knowledge and guidelines around ergonomics and wellbeing, and measuring the physiological impact of our peripherals on the human body.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"Logi Ergo Lab - Creating Products for Comfort\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bizK-WiAxOY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>For example, a <strong>vertical mouse not only relieves strain in the forearm<\/strong>, but also rolls your wrist off the table to relieve pressure on the sensitive area of the underside of your wrist.<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"Logi Ergo Lab: Why Choose a Vertical Mouse\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U3gf1nBBV44?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<h6>Learn more about Logitech vertical mice, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/products\/mice\/lift-vertical-ergonomic-mouse.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lift<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/products\/mice\/mx-vertical-ergonomic-mouse.910-005447.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MX Vertical<\/a><\/h6>\n<p><strong>Ergonomic keyboards provide additional support<\/strong> with cushioned palm rests. Even a shorter keyboard provides ergonomic benefits by putting your shoulders and elbows in a more natural position.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe title=\"Logi Ergo Lab - Choose the Right Keyboard\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LrLF-hqSBgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h6>Learn more about Logitech\u2019s ergonomic and minimalist keyboards, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/products\/keyboards\/wave-keys-ergonomic-wireless.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wave Keys<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/en-us\/products\/keyboards\/mx-mechanical-mini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MX Mechanical Mini<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>These products aren\u2019t just about making you more comfortable \u2014 they\u2019re about supporting long-term wellbeing, helping you work better and feel better throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick and Easy Tips to Boost Wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to the right tools, small adjustments to your daily routine can further enhance your comfort and wellbeing throughout the day:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Take breaks.<\/strong> Take a short 5-10 minute break every hour, preferably away from your screen. Chat with a colleague, grab a glass of water, or have a healthy snack. These small breaks help your body stay active and give your mind the rest it needs to boost creativity, concentration, and reduce stress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjust your screen height.<\/strong> Make sure your screen is an arm\u2019s length away, with the top third of the screen at eye level. If you use a laptop, elevate the screen using a stand or even a pile of books, and pair it with an external mouse and keyboard. This adjustment reduces neck and shoulder strain, keeping you comfortable throughout the day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain proper posture.<\/strong> Position your elbows, hips, knees, and ankles at about a 90-degree angle. This posture helps reduce muscle tension and promotes better circulation, making long hours at the desk much more manageable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At Logitech, we understand that making ergonomic changes can feel overwhelming, and everyone\u2019s needs are unique. Start small by trying the tips or products that seem most beneficial for you and gradually build on those changes. Because when you feel better, you do better \u2014 both at work and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know a vertical mouse relieves strain in the forearm by putting your hand in a more natural handshake position? Or that 5-10 minute breaks every hour can boost creativity, improve concentration, and reduce stress? Small adjustments can make a big difference when it comes to workplace wellbeing. For many of us, wellbeing is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":31912,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3242,3250],"tags":[3205,3288,3296,3295],"class_list":["post-31893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal-workspace","category-product","tag-global-ergonomics-month","tag-international-wellbeing-month","tag-logi-ergo-lab","tag-logi-ergo-series"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31893"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31893\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31917,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31893\/revisions\/31917"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logitech.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}