Digital Ergonomics for Real Life: How to Avoid Tech-Related Pain and Work More Comfortably Anywhere

In today's world, our lives are in digital worlds from online shopping, social media, gaming, watching videos, and many of our daily jobs are based on some level of digital technology. We spend countless hours on computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones – collectively known as digital technology. But this constant interaction with technology can take a toll on our bodies, leading to aches, pains, and even long-term health issues and can affect our productivity. Some call it office ergonomics, I call it digital ergonomics.

I have developed a special online course called "Beyond the Office: Digital Ergonomics for the Every Day Person" just for you. This is arguably the most comprehensive and concise collection of office and digital ergonomics out there - best yet, all of it is video based and takes about an hour to go through the whole course - if you want to do it in one sitting. Check out the course or keep reading if you are still not convinced.

Take a second and analyze your posture right now!

1. Are you sitting, standing, laying down – or maybe a combo of these?

2. If sitting in an office or gaming chair, do you know how to use ALL of the features?

3. Is your neck bent so your chin almost touching your chest?

4. Are your hands and elbows away from your body?

5. How long and you been looking at your screen?

6. Are you squinting your eyes?

7. When was the last time you moved?

Or take this short 10 question guided quiz to find out how well you office and digital ergonomics.

Depending on how you answered these questions, you might be thinking to yourself – uh oh! The good news is that you don't have to suffer. By learning the principles of digital ergonomics, you can transform your workspace and improve your well-being no matter where you use digital technology.

This is where "Beyond the Office: Digital Ergonomics for the Everyday Person" self-paced online ergonomics course comes in. This comprehensive course is designed to give you practical strategies and knowledge you need to optimize your digital environment for comfort, productivity, and long-term health.

What You'll Learn in this Digital Ergonomics Course

This online course is designed to guide you through the key elements of creating an ergonomic workspace, no matter where you work.

• Proper Seating: We'll start with the fundamentals of seating. You'll learn how to adjust your chair for proper posture and comfort, discovering how small changes can make a big difference.

• Keyboard and Mouse Set-Up: You'll learn the ideal arrangement for your keyboard, mouse, and other devices like styluses to minimize strain on your wrists, arms, and shoulders.

• Digital Display Optimization: We'll cover the optimal placement and settings for your digital displays to reduce eye fatigue and neck discomfort.

• Ergonomics Anywhere: This course isn't just for a traditional office. You'll get tips on how to set up an ergonomic workspace in your kitchen, on your couch, or even at a coffee shop. We even talk about sit-to-stand workstations - which I recommend.

• BONUS: A personal guided self-assessment of your overall office and digital ergonomics. It's a 40-point inspection for you and your ergonomics. You can take this as many times as you like and as often as you want (based on your selected program)

Pricing to fit your needs

Chose from a lifetime plan to maintain access to the content and self-assessment forever. You can also select an annual and monthly plan too. Don't be shy about asking your employer to pay for it too - chances are, they have no office or digital ergonomics courses available or frankly, they are just not up to date and miss essential information.

See Course Pricing

This is a jam packed course - video content is about 1 hour. You can find all of this content on the internet for free, but you are going to hunt for well over an hour to find the equivalent information. Plus, you don't know what you don't know. WARNING: 'aha moments' or 'I didn't know that' will happen during this course.

Why an Ergonomics Course is a Smart Investment

By the end of this course, you won't just have a few tips - you'll have the knowledge to make informed decisions about your digital workspace. You will be empowered to implement changes that lead to a more comfortable, productive, and sustainable working experience. This is an investment in your health and your future.

Don't waste your money on things you don't need. You are as individual as your needs are. This course will help you sift through the tools and proper set up for ergonomics success, no matter where you are. I also have a digital ergonomics equipment ideas list that you might find helpful.

Better yet - maybe you don’t even have to pay for the course!

Ask your employer! Good ole ergonomics training is typically only found in businesses and large companies. The problem is, many of the options out there have not evolved with how we use technology today. Traditional office ergonomics training is often stuck at a office desk with outdated equipment! But let’s face it, that’s just not reality anymore as we can do work almost anywhere.

Can you just search the internet and get it all for free?

Maybe, but let me save you some time. There is a lot of information out there - both good and bad. This course saves you the time and effort and covers topics you probably don't even realize are important. Plus you get a certificate of completion at the end and a downloadable review checklist. Lastly, I have a growing Digital Ergonomics Equipment Ideas List in case you were shopping around for something to improve your ergonomics.

Don’t let how you use digital technology negatively affect the way you feel. Enroll in this online ergonomics course today and learn how to work smarter and more comfortably.

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