Ergonomics and You

10/30/2025

💻 Laptop Ergonomics: Are You Using Yours Wisely?
Whether your laptop is your primary screen, a secondary monitor, your go-to device at the coffee shop, or your travel companion—it’s important to consider how your setup affects your posture.
If you're using a laptop for extended periods, a laptop riser is essential. Elevating the screen to eye level helps prevent neck strain by reducing the need to look down. You can even use one in the coffee shops.
⚠️ Important Tip: When using a riser, always pair it with an external keyboard and mouse. Attempting to type on the laptop’s built-in keyboard while it's elevated can lead to shoulder and upper back discomfort over time.
🎥 I’ll be reviewing two laptop risers soon—check out the video at https://youtube.com/shorts/uH3jK97yunc?feature=share for a closer look at one of them.
So tell me: How do you use your laptop?

10/09/2025

Hello all. My product review for this week is the Adesso iMouse M300. This is a bluetooth, wireless, low profile mouse. The scroll wheel clicks as it moves but smooth. This mouse could be used for those with smaller hands. Disclaimer: after I did this video the scroll wheel stopped working and the clicking was gone. I only used it for a month. It still functions as a mouse but you have to use the scroll bar on the documents to scroll. You can see the video at https://youtube.com/shorts/C2VxJ_8WN8g.

09/26/2025

Thank you to MarkMaster, Inc. and Pamela Horton for the excellent quality products for my car, tabletop at health fairs, and name badges. I love the products.

09/18/2025

Does anyone use a short keyboard (one that does not have a number pad)? This Logitech Multi-Device K380 keyboard is wireless, bluetooth, connect up to 3 devices, has raised keys, and good for travel. It can be used for kids or adults with a small stature. Let me know if you use this keyboard or another short keyboard. Check out this video regarding this keyboard.
https://youtu.be/FLWZfFCH7Lg.

09/04/2025

Have you heard this quote saying if you don't step forward, you will always be in the same place? I think about this in my business and this keeps me going teaching people about Ergonomics and how to set people up at their workstation to reduce and prevent discomfort. Many times, I have wanted to quit, but something or someone reminds me that what I do is valuable and needed and keep going.

I am here to help you set up your chair, make recommendations on the ideal chair, keyboard, or mouse for your stature, and I do it virtually and in-person. Let me know if you have questions about my services. Book a time on my calendar at https://calendly.com/ergonomicsandyou/discovery-call.

08/28/2025

This is my last post for students going back to school in no particular order. This one is how to set up their chair. Depending on the stature of your student, you need to look at chair height, seatpan depth, and backrest position. The chair needs to be raised high enough for their elbows to match the work surface height especially if they are working on a laptop or tablet. If they are doing paperwork/handouts, the elbow height can be slightly lower than the work surface height. The chair seatpan (what you sit on) should be adjusted for the student's leg length. A pillow between the chair backrest and their back, might be needed to support their back. The chair backrest should support their low and mid back.
Are there any subjects that you want me to talk about regarding students going back to school? If you want to discuss your student's setup, reach out to me at 408-506-6464 or schedule some time at https://calendly.com/ergonomicsandyou/discovery-call. 📚✏️

08/21/2025

Have you thought about your student's desk height? Yes, desk height especially those that are in elementary and middle school. For those kids, sitting on pillows on top of a chair will get them high enough to work on a desk either with their tablet or doing paperwork/homework. They can stand at the dining room table while doing their homework also. Measure the sitting elbow height of your student. Measure the height of their desk. Their elbow height should match the height of the desk. Below are some tips on how to set students up at their desk. If the desk is adjustable, have your students sit and stand while they are working on their homework. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the set up for your student, you can schedule some time at https://lnkd.in/ebv5DCqs. For more information, you can review my website at https://lnkd.in/eeGwJXin.

08/14/2025

Kids are headed back to school with laptops and tablets. Here are some tips on how to use the laptop and tablet in an ergonomic way. Next weeks tip is how to set up their desk. If you have any questions on how to set up your student, reach out to me at kgranataclark@ergonomicsandyou.com or check out my website at www.ergonomicsandyou.com.

08/05/2025

School time.....it is time for kids of all ages to go back to school. Let's make sure their setup at home is ergonomic starting in no particular order with their keyboard and mouse. Those that need to be on the computer to do their homework, need the appropriate keyboard and mouse for their stature. Check out the tips below. If you want to book a call, schedule some time on my calendar at https://calendly.com/ergonomicsandyou/discovery-call. If you want to schedule an evaluation for your child, schedule some time at https://calendly.com/ergonomicsandyou/ergonomics-evaluation. You can also see my other tips at my website at https://www.ergonomicsandyou.com. Next week, look for my ergonomics tips on using Laptops and Tablets for students.

07/31/2025

This is the recording for Episode #5 for Ergonomics and You featuring Coach MonaG. Her #1 tip is: When first starting out, start with templates within Canva, don't design from scratch. Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/nuQT7usE4-c

Her 3 C's are #1 Clarity - less is more, make the message clear, simple fonts, and limit the number of words on the slide, #2 Consistency with your branding colors and fonts, #3 Confidence, progress better than perfection and make it fun.

She spoke about Magic tools, which are AI tools, text to image, canva assistant, and doing a search in Canva. Your branding does not need to be fancy but it needs to be YOU. You can do a Lead Magnet in Canva. Batch your content. Bulk create in AI in Canva.

Contact information:
E-mail: mona@coachmonag.com
Website: www.coachmonag.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mona-giordano-socialmediacoach/
YouTube: Mona Giordano
Facebook: www.facebook.com/coachmonag/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coachmonag/

My information is at https://linktr.ee/ergonomicsandyou

Do you use Canva? How many of you have made a presentation using Canva? If you have any questions, Mona is offering a free discovery call. Review the contact information above to contact her.

07/28/2025

Reminder --- this podcast is tomorrow, Tuesday, at 11:00 EST with Coach Mona G Social Media 101 Coach. Come learn about some Canva tips. The podcast will be recorded.

My next Ergonomics and You podcast is Tuesday, July 29th at 11:00 EST, 8:00 PST. My guest will be Mona Giordano speaking about Canva Confidence. She is an amazing speaker and very talented in Canva so come one, come all to learn about some tips on using Canva. Register at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q6x5eXZBQBWfBdgdgVS1Mw. The meeting will be recorded if you are not able to be there live.

07/24/2025

Have you heard the saying, "Maybe you are not making progress because you keep raising the bar"? 🤔

When I first read this, it resonated deeply with me. ❤️As I build my ergonomics business, there are times when I feel like I'm not making progress. I'm constantly trying to find ways to grow my business, attract clients, tweak my website, add more blogs, attend networking meetings or events, and consider hiring someone to handle different aspects of the business. Yet, despite all these efforts, people don't comment on my posts, I don't get clients or referrals, and I often feel overwhelmed by the mechanics of starting a business. However, I've come to realize that I am making progress. If I look back from when I first started, I have come a long way and learned a lot along the way. It may not be visible in the numbers or comments, but it's evident in the number of people I've talked to. Eventually, it will show in time.

🎶In addition to my business, I'm also a ballroom dancer. 💃My husband and I recently started taking private dance lessons again at the Hive Ballroom, reviewing our steps. We've danced together for over 20 years in competitions, as part of the SJSU Ballroom Dance Club, ran a ballroom dance ministry at Calvary Church in Los Gatos, CA, and taught at various community centers. It has been 4 years since we have taught or gone out to take some dance lessons. Each time we step onto the dance floor, we make progress in our mind and body.

I'm not suggesting that you shouldn't raise the bar, as doing so is essential for reaching your goals and challenging yourself. But it's important to recognize that whatever you're doing, you are making progress. 👍