In a few days I’ll be flying to Chicago. This time I’m accompanying my husband who’s attending a conference there, and we’re going to make a mini vacation out of it. Being summer, it seems that more people than … Continue reading →
One key to being able to maintain a state of open poise while we work at our computer is our willingness to take constructive breaks. Multiple studies emphasize the importance of removing ourselves from our work to boost our … Continue reading →
So far in this series, I’ve considered many things, all to do with awareness and the way we use ourselves – our body, mind, and breath – so we can optimize our productivity and comfort, not to mention the confidence we … Continue reading →
Sitting at our computer in an upright, yet relaxed and open, posture is important – not only for our well-being, but for our productivity, creativity, confidence and even our mood. In this series we’re looking at how to achieve that. … Continue reading →
If you’re like me, you probably spend a lot of time each day working at your computer, more than likely sitting. Perhaps you find yourself hunched over and scrunched up tight, more and more as the day goes on – … Continue reading →
Do you spend a lot of your time working at your computer? If you’re like a lot of people you may also experience tension and pain that seems related to this. From my own experience, and that of my … Continue reading →
In my eight-part series of posts for computer users, I considered, from my perspective as an Alexander Technique teacher, how we can best use our bodies as we work. I thought it would be useful to put it all together … Continue reading →
Using a laptop presents its own special challenges. In my last blog I looked at ways to set up your work station, and in particular your seat, to support you better as you use your computer. And I repeat again … Continue reading →
So far in this series, I’ve considered many things, all to do with awareness and the way we use ourselves – our bodies, our minds, our breath – but I’ve not yet looked at the arrangement of our work station. … Continue reading →
I recently read an article in the London Evening Standard entitled “iPad Hand: the new RSIs.” The article discussed a new type of repetitive strain injury (RSI) which is cropping up due to the way people are using their hands … Continue reading →
