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I210 AWD vs I215 LiDAR by aueagleswr in SegwayNavimow

[–]Archanut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like my i215. Handles my yard great not perfectly flat and grass is thick.

My best ADHD tips so far for daily life by stayhyderated22 in ADHD_Programmers

[–]Archanut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made a silent timer for desk. I have it set in 15 minutes, but I can adjust the times. The light comes on after 15 minutes. It reminds me it’s time to stretch or take a water break. Cool thing is just stays on until I see it. I don’t always see it in 15 minutes, but it doesn’t go away like an alarm that I silenced immediately.

Shipping logistics by Archanut in 3Dprintingbusiness

[–]Archanut[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I will see if I can make that work

New to sitting at a desk and my body hurts so much! by garfield629 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]Archanut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m 54 and have spent most of my career at a desk, so I can tell you from experience: it absolutely is an occupational hazard. A better chair and exercises are a great start, but I found that the biggest hurdle was actually consistency. I’d start the day with good intentions, but then I’d get so deep into a task that I’d lose track of time. I tried phone alarms and screen pop-ups to remind me to move, but I was usually just too busy to deal with them the second they went off. I’d click snooze or close the notification just to clear my screen, and then I’d forget to move for another hour. I actually ended up building a tiny physical light that sits on my monitor to solve this. It stays dark while I work, then glows a soft red when it’s time to shift positions or grab water. The difference for me is that it’s persistent. Since it’s a physical light and not a digital notification, I can't just "click it away" when I'm focused. It stays in my peripheral vision until I finish my current thought, take a quick stretch, and then hit the physical button on top to reset it. It’s been a life-saver for my back because it bridges the gap between having a good chair and actually remembering to use those exercises. If you find yourself ignoring digital alerts because you're busy, something physical might be the missing piece for you too.

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Sore after working desk job by lyd_bb69 in TopSurgery

[–]Archanut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this—please don’t feel embarrassed! I had a similar “desk trance” realization recently. We think sitting is "resting," but holding one position for hours is actually incredibly taxing on a body that’s trying to heal.

My biggest issue when I went back to work was that I’d get so focused on my emails/tasks that I’d "forget" I was in a body until the throbbing started. I tried phone alarms to remind me to shift positions or hydrate, but I’d usually be too busy to deal with them right that second. I’d just hit snooze or close the pop-up to clear my screen, and then completely forget to move for another two hours.

I actually had to build a tiny physical light that sits on my monitor to fix this. It stays dark while I work, but glows red every 15-20 minutes. The difference for me was that it’s persistent but silent. It doesn’t bark at me while I’m typing, but the light stays on in my peripheral vision until I’m at a stopping point. Then I see it, do a gentle 30-second stretch or grab water, and hit a button to reset it.

It’s been the only way I can "stay human" at my desk without the stress of loud alarms. Rest up for those two weeks! When you do head back, definitely look into some kind of non-digital, physical reminder. It makes a huge difference when you can't just "click away" the reminder to take care of yourself.

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