Start by adjusting your chair so that your knees are at the same height as your hips or slightly lower. The computer monitor should be positioned straight in front of you so that the angle of your chin is flexed down 20 to 30 degrees. The brightness of the computer screen should be proportionate to the room. If it’s darker, decrease the brightness.
Most importantly, take breaks every 30 minutes.
If you’re stuck in a long meeting, reset your posture every 15 minutes. When you do so, squeeze the shoulder blades back and down as if trying to draw them into your back pockets. By activating the glutes, core, and shoulders, you’ll counteract the forces pushing your body into a hunched over position.
Check back over the next several weeks for tips on how to maintain perfect posture in transit and at home and read last week's post below for tips and tricks on maintaining perfect posutre at all times.