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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. Position the monitor so the top is about at the level of your eyes and it is straight in front of you.

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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. RSS Comments RSS Subscribe in a reader Copyright 2004. Or I could explain how my child’s recent health scare derailed my focus. Work is slow or non-existent for everyone, and troubles abound. Loose Ends.

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Memory Makeover: Tips to Spruce Up an Absent Mind

Ian's Messy Desk

Put pen to paper (or finger tips to keyboard) and record important dates in a calendar, notebook or on your mobile device. So hang up the phone, find a quiet place and focus. Stay organized. Many people overlook this crucial step and end up missing important appointments, deadlines or details.

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Creative Mind Cleaning | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Now, my theory is that King didn’t get to write pretty darn good stuff every single time he sat down at the table just because he was genetically gifted with brilliance. It would be much easier to keyboard it but I know it wouldn’t have the same effect as writing it by hand. He’s been doing it for too long. I get hand cramps!

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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. Those days are better.

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Don't Be an Introvert Writer | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Just like plants need wind to grow, writers need some reassurance that they are not just going at it alone each time they sit at the keyboard. Many writers—as half of our population-at-large and 60% of gifted kids—are introverts. Great post. Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire´s last blog. Powered by frugal

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Going back to school was the best gift I could give myself. I can say one thing, you sure have fire in your pen( or should I say keyboard) but I totally agree that all those years in college and unversity acquiring a B.A However, I took many courses and classes in small business management and they helped shape what I am today.

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