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Soothing Sounds for Your Work Station

If having an organized work area for your home business is important, or if you find your productivity is influenced by whether your work station is tidy and functional, you may also find that things like the right lighting, a comfortable chair and even the direction your desk is facing influence how much you enjoy your work in your home business. For me, the sounds that I listen to while I am working can have an effect on how well I work too… Whether you need soothing sounds or stimulating ones, having the right atmosphere for work can make a … Continue reading →

Do Office Printers Pose A Health Risk?

A recent study from the Queensland University of Technology in Australia says that office printers could be as dangerous to the lungs as cigarette smoking! The researchers tested dozens of laser printers and found that some of them emit what they consider to be dangerous levels of ultra-fine toner particles into the air. These ultra-fine particles can cause lasting damage to the lungs, according to researchers. They say the health effects can vary based on what the ultra-fine particles are composed of, and that resulting problems can range from respiratory irritation to severe cardiovascular problems and even cancer. The tests … Continue reading →

Natural Daylight is Important in Your Work Space

What’s all the fuss about natural daylight? In recent years, there have been numerous studies about the healing qualities of natural light and how depressed, sick, and stressed people can get when they don’t get enough natural daylight. Working away in a dark basement can be bad for your health! I am not going to pretend to understand all the research about various types of lighting and light rhythm cycles and such things–but what I do know is that I feel better when I get plenty of exposure to natural daylight while I’m working. There is a reason why the … Continue reading →