8 Simple Tips for freelancers to increase productivity

When you are working on an urgent project and need to get it all easy to forget about the simple things that support your health, well-being, and hence the result of your work.

1. Sit far enough away from the monitor

Your eyes do not deserve cruelty - do not sit too close to the monitor, or you will soon be needed glasses. Be far-sighted; in fact, you can pick up a greater distance from the eyes and work on the computer just as comfortable as before.

2. Maintain a good posture

Invest in a good chair with good back support and armrests, which will help you keep your back straight - and try not to slouch, because staying in a hunched position can cause pain in the spine, and later disturbances in posture. The older you are, it should be to treat this seriously.

3. Pick distance to the keyboard

You do not have to reach the keyboard or, conversely, to bend over it. When printing, put his elbows on the armrests, so that they are not too tired.

4. Properly install the monitor

computer monitor should be at eye level. If it is above or below your neck have to strain - this causes cramps.

5. Lighting

The lighting in the room where you work should reflect the brightness of the monitor. Otherwise, your eyes are too tense, and vision deteriorates. Especially harmful work in the dark, when the monitor is the only source of light.

6. Do not eat at your desk

Maybe it is unnecessary to remind about it, but you'll be surprised to know how many people actually eat and drink in the workplace. This is not only dangerous for the car, but also harmful to yourself, because it's so you can hardly get out from behind your computer and breaks should be done. Having lunch at a table, you kill two birds with one stone: calm eat without the risk of the keyboard to fill in and give rest your body.

7. Stay away from what's stopping you

Jobs freelancer - a double edged sword: the comfort of the home environment is often blocked the noise and inconvenience, if you, for example, young children. So try to work in a quiet place away from the living room and child: it will save your ears and nerves.

8. Diet

One of the most useful tips: Do not drink carbonated beverages and foods containing large amounts of sugar. It gives you a lot of energy, but then quickly takes her, and you can not work productively all day.

That's all. Remember: healthy freelancer - a successful freelancer.

8 Simple Tips to Boost Productivity, Health and Work Etiquette [Taiyab]