Working From Home : The Wheat Bag Solution
It’s now common practice to work from home for many people, or at least for part of the week, so creating a comfortable and ergonomic work environment is essential. Although investing in a comfortable setup is one approach, we are firm believers in the Wheat Bag solution to enhance relaxation during a long workday. But what is the Wheat Bag solution and how can you use it in your daily routine?
Using a Wheat Bag when working from home is all about enhancing your comfort, but with that you must have the basics in place first.
- Posture & Comfort - Making sure you have a dedicated workspace at home can sometimes be tricky when space in an issue, but wherever you set-up, make sure it is comfortable and ergonomic. Posture plays such an important part so ensure your chair supports your lower back and that your desk (or kitchen table) is at a comfortable height to prevent strain on your neck and shoulders.
- Natural Light – It’s no secret that natural light and sunshine boost endorphins, so make sure to position your desk near a window to maximise this. This can help to boost your productivity and your mood.
- Taking Breaks – This may sound like an obvious one, but it is all too easy to become engrossed in what you are doing that you forget! Make sure to incorporate regular breaks into your workday to stretch and walk around. Not only does this help prevent fatigue and burnout, it will also improve your overall comfort.
- Neat & Tidy – Keeping your workspace organised and clutter-free helps to minimise distractions and helps with focus.
Once you have the basics in place it’s time to introduce the Wheat Bag to your daily work-from-home routine to provide warmth, relief and enhance comfort.
- Relieves Muscle Tension – Anyone that has a desk job knows that sitting for extended periods of time can be really uncomfortable. It can lead to muscle tension, especially in the neck, shoulders, and lower back. Applying a warm wheat bag to these areas can help to relax the muscles.
- Relaxation - A wheat bag can have a soothing effect on both the body and mind. This helps to reduce stress and boost relaxation during breaks.
- Warming and Cooling – During the chilly winter months, staying work while sitting down can sometimes be difficult. A Wheat Bag can be heated in the microwave to keep you toasty warm without the need for bulky layers that get in the way of working. For the height of Summer, you can pop a wheat bag in the freezer for the ultimate cooling experience.
- Compact & Versatile – There are so many pros to using a wheat bag when working from home. Not only are they affordable, but they are also reusable, small enough to easily store in a desk drawer and versatile enough to target specific areas of discomfort.
By implementing these key strategies, you can create a more comfortable and enjoyable work-from-home experience, maintaining productivity by prioritizing your physical and mental wellbeing.
