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6 Ways to Alleviate Ergonomic-Related Strain

Ian's Messy Desk

The keyboard should usually be at a low height, near the height of your elbows and the mouse should be right next to the keyboard. Try different keyboards and mice – there are many designs on the market. There is a good article on Ergonomic s, as it relates to safe computer use, from the Mechanical Engineering Department at U.C.

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Can you say “sidetracked?”

Loosely Speaking

Or I could share my heartfelt excitement over working into the wee hours, creating homespun (handknit) holiday gifts. Going into a cave to escape isn’t the answer, though. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Or I could explain how my child’s recent health scare derailed my focus. Happy Holidays!

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Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 28 December, 2009 Now that is dedication.Executive Assistant donates kidney to her boss My assistant sent me a link to a story about an Executive Assistant in British Columbia, Canada, who gave the gift of life by donating a kidney to her boss. Let your fingers do the walking: Quick keyboard sh.

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Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks.

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 31 January, 2010 Taking the time to acknowledge someone and say thanks. The cards are all made with recycled paper and you can even include a gift if you like and this company will send it off for you. Lets enjoy our day together.© What a convenient way to send cards. She loved it!

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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me

Laughing all the Way to Work

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 8 February, 2009 Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me Depending on where you work and the work culture, it can determine what you are called at the office. or Gifts or Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week. Lets enjoy our day together.© It is almost palpable.

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Your mind isn’t a computer, and treating it like it can process data endlessly is a great way to ensure brain drain. Don’t underestimate the effect of socialization on your psyche, and the subsequent effect of your attitude and mental state on your writing. For starters, institute a schedule and stick to it.

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Realistic Freelancing |

Men With Pens

I am not a freelancer as such but I do work from home and I’ve training my boss and colleagues to stop arranging meetings after 4pm (still working on that one), I’ve been forcing myself to step away from the keyboard and to stop checking work emails after hours. You have plenty of time left for that client. And you know what?

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