Introduction

A workspace can be beautiful, inspiring, and perfectly organized… but if it's not ergonomic, productivity plummets. Aches, fatigue, decreased concentration: small mistakes are all it takes to sabotage an entire day. Here are the most common ergonomic errors—and how to avoid them to work in complete comfort.

❌ 1. A screen that is too low or poorly positioned

This is the most common mistake: looking down for hours.

Consequences :

• cervical tension

• migraines

• Eye strain

• slumped posture

👉 Solution: Raise the screen so that the top is at eye level. An adjustable stand makes all the difference.

❌ 2. An unsuitable or improperly adjusted chair

A chair that is too low, too high, or too rigid leads to:

• lower back pain

• poor circulation

• general discomfort

👉 Solution: Adjust the height so that your feet touch the ground and your knees form an angle of approximately 90°. A small footrest can also make a big difference.

❌ 3. A keyboard that is too far away

Constantly extending your arms tires the shoulders and upper back.

👉 Solution: Keep the keyboard close to your body, elbows close to your chest, shoulders relaxed. A compact keyboard helps maintain a natural posture.

❌ 4. A mouse poorly suited to the hand

A mouse that is too small, too flat, or too heavy creates tension in the wrist.

👉 Solution: Choose an ergonomic mouse that fits the size of your hand. Your wrist should remain aligned, never bent.

❌ 5. Poor cable management

It may seem trivial, but a visually cluttered desk increases stress and distraction.

👉 Solution: use cable ties, boxes or grommets to keep the space clear and calming.

❌ 6. Work without breaks or micro-movements

Even with a perfect setup, staying still for too long tires the body.

👉 Solution: take a short break every 45–60 minutes, stretch, move your shoulders, walk for a few seconds.

❌ 7. Poorly directed light

Too much light, too little light, or poorly positioned light causes:

• eye strain

• headaches

• decrease in concentration

👉 Solution: prioritize natural light, supplement with a soft lamp directed towards the desk.

🎯 Conclusion

Ergonomics isn't a luxury: it's the foundation of effective, comfortable, and sustainable remote work. By correcting these simple mistakes, your space immediately becomes more pleasant, your body thanks you, and your productivity naturally increases.