I recently sat down and took inventory
of how to effectively manage the four
major areas of my life: spiritual,
personal, career and home. It occurred
to me that these areas are centrally
located within my home, intertwining
my worlds into a haven of wholeness.
Viewing my home and work
environment from this perspective
caused me to make adjustments to my
physical surroundings to set the
atmosphere for a tranquil and energizing
home office. I realized that my home
office has to be a space where my
productivity isn’t compromised.
It has to be comfortable and suitable to
of how to effectively manage the four
major areas of my life: spiritual,
personal, career and home. It occurred
to me that these areas are centrally
located within my home, intertwining
my worlds into a haven of wholeness.
Viewing my home and work
environment from this perspective
caused me to make adjustments to my
physical surroundings to set the
atmosphere for a tranquil and energizing
home office. I realized that my home
office has to be a space where my
productivity isn’t compromised.
It has to be comfortable and suitable to
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There should be much thought put into planning
your needs for a self-motivating, multi-tasking
work area in the home. Here’s how you can
seamlessly merge your work environment with
your home life and at the same time support a
healthy routine:
Focus on Ergonomics. If you want optimum
productivity, the work space must be comfortable
and healthy. Another way of looking at
ergonomics is how the human position interfaces
with machines and equipment, (e.g., stretching,
your needs for a self-motivating, multi-tasking
work area in the home. Here’s how you can
seamlessly merge your work environment with
your home life and at the same time support a
healthy routine:
Focus on Ergonomics. If you want optimum
productivity, the work space must be comfortable
and healthy. Another way of looking at
ergonomics is how the human position interfaces
with machines and equipment, (e.g., stretching,
pulling, reaching and bending.) Creating a good ergonomic working arrangement is important to
protecting your health and influencing your productivity as seen from these vital ergonomic
safeguards:
1. The Chair. Your personal comfort is the most important consideration when selecting a chair.
To reduce vertebrae pressure and minimize lower back pain, slightly recline your chair. It should
have a good backrest that’s wide enough to support your shoulders. Ideally, the front end of the
seat should be curved. My old desk chair wasn’t a good fit as half of my legs were on the chair and
the other half were not. The height and depth of the seat must match your body type, and should
adjust comfortably.
2. Lighting. Good lighting eliminates eye strain. Lighting, whether artificial or natural, shouldn’t
be too bright especially on the computer. Because my desk is by a window, I have a glare screen
over my monitor. My desk lamp is situated to illuminate the working area and not directed
towards my eyes.
3. The Desk. For many years I used a large roll-top desk because I simply adore nostalgic pieces.
However, I now need plenty of space to spread out. Before you purchase a desk, carefully evaluate
your needs based on your career objectives and required equipment. Consider space allowance for
computer, telephone, office supplies, and elbow room. I believe a large height-adjustable table is
both cost-effective and practical allowing moving from your keyboard to a side table easier and
without bending your shoulders.
4. The Keyboard and Mouse. Wearing a wrist immobilizer is no fun. A wrongly positioned
mouse can cause wrist injuries by twisting the wrist instead of dragging the mouse. Here is where
you must be cautious. I know this first hand! The keyboard-mouse tray should be between 28 to
30 inches off the floor and your keyboard should be in a tilt position.
5. The Monitor. Keep monitor below or at eye-level and the distance between your eyes and the
computer screen should be about 24 and 36 inches apart.
Space Planning: Generally home working areas are planned for ease and accessibility to
electrical outlets. You can work around this with extension cords. It’s important to first determine
how your office will be arranged to make work comfortable and convenient. When you place your
desk facing a focal point (window, painting etc.) in the room, it’s easier to see how to relate the
other pieces to accommodate your needs.
Learn to clarify your work schedule to work around the email and social media productivity
robbers. Get rid of anything that muddles the peace and joy of a godly home.
Begin this week taking inventory of how you manage the major areas of your life. Use the
safeguards above to pull-together your daily activities, if the majority of your time is invested in
your home office. Are your home matters built by wisdom and strong through good sense? Will
you add this dynamic to your plan in designing you best life?
I’d love to hear how your home life responsibilities have propelled you to live by design and design
your best life. Please email me at dmurphy@eewmagazine.com.
protecting your health and influencing your productivity as seen from these vital ergonomic
safeguards:
1. The Chair. Your personal comfort is the most important consideration when selecting a chair.
To reduce vertebrae pressure and minimize lower back pain, slightly recline your chair. It should
have a good backrest that’s wide enough to support your shoulders. Ideally, the front end of the
seat should be curved. My old desk chair wasn’t a good fit as half of my legs were on the chair and
the other half were not. The height and depth of the seat must match your body type, and should
adjust comfortably.
2. Lighting. Good lighting eliminates eye strain. Lighting, whether artificial or natural, shouldn’t
be too bright especially on the computer. Because my desk is by a window, I have a glare screen
over my monitor. My desk lamp is situated to illuminate the working area and not directed
towards my eyes.
3. The Desk. For many years I used a large roll-top desk because I simply adore nostalgic pieces.
However, I now need plenty of space to spread out. Before you purchase a desk, carefully evaluate
your needs based on your career objectives and required equipment. Consider space allowance for
computer, telephone, office supplies, and elbow room. I believe a large height-adjustable table is
both cost-effective and practical allowing moving from your keyboard to a side table easier and
without bending your shoulders.
4. The Keyboard and Mouse. Wearing a wrist immobilizer is no fun. A wrongly positioned
mouse can cause wrist injuries by twisting the wrist instead of dragging the mouse. Here is where
you must be cautious. I know this first hand! The keyboard-mouse tray should be between 28 to
30 inches off the floor and your keyboard should be in a tilt position.
5. The Monitor. Keep monitor below or at eye-level and the distance between your eyes and the
computer screen should be about 24 and 36 inches apart.
Space Planning: Generally home working areas are planned for ease and accessibility to
electrical outlets. You can work around this with extension cords. It’s important to first determine
how your office will be arranged to make work comfortable and convenient. When you place your
desk facing a focal point (window, painting etc.) in the room, it’s easier to see how to relate the
other pieces to accommodate your needs.
Learn to clarify your work schedule to work around the email and social media productivity
robbers. Get rid of anything that muddles the peace and joy of a godly home.
Begin this week taking inventory of how you manage the major areas of your life. Use the
safeguards above to pull-together your daily activities, if the majority of your time is invested in
your home office. Are your home matters built by wisdom and strong through good sense? Will
you add this dynamic to your plan in designing you best life?
I’d love to hear how your home life responsibilities have propelled you to live by design and design
your best life. Please email me at dmurphy@eewmagazine.com.
my needs. The obligations and functions of the other areas of my life also have to flow effortlessly
in this space. Bringing your home office into alignment with your lifestyle is a leading dynamic in
the designing your best life process.
Here is a common myth that some have come to believe: a home office is just the matter of having
a desk, computer and telephone. The Psalmist tells us that a house is built by wisdom and becomes
strong through good sense (see Proverbs 24:3 NLT).
in this space. Bringing your home office into alignment with your lifestyle is a leading dynamic in
the designing your best life process.
Here is a common myth that some have come to believe: a home office is just the matter of having
a desk, computer and telephone. The Psalmist tells us that a house is built by wisdom and becomes
strong through good sense (see Proverbs 24:3 NLT).
Deana passionately supports the success of women
helping them to design their best life. Creator and
visionary of the LivingDesigns™ brand, Deana is an
absolute expert on life design and your Go-to-
Resource for promoting empowering life makeovers,
whether you seek one-on-one consulting, group
events. Visit Deana at deanamurphy.com and
designingfortheking.com.
Email Deana:
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helping them to design their best life. Creator and
visionary of the LivingDesigns™ brand, Deana is an
absolute expert on life design and your Go-to-
Resource for promoting empowering life makeovers,
whether you seek one-on-one consulting, group
events. Visit Deana at deanamurphy.com and
designingfortheking.com.
Email Deana:
dmurphy@eewmagazine.com
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