FluidStance Blog

September 7, 2022

Minimalist Desk Organization Ideas to Improve Productivity

Your productivity at work is directly proportional to how well you organize your office desk. Unless you thrive in chaos, decluttering is necessary to make it easy to function. If you struggle to find essential work items, it is time to get organized with minimal desk organization ideas. Whether you work in an office or at home, a well-organized workspace...

August 31, 2022

Paperless Office Ideas: Actionable Tips and Strategies

Whether you are looking to reduce your environmental footprint or want to reduce clutter at your desk, going paperless in the office is the best solution. For a long time, paper has dominated the workplace, and it has resulted in a significant negative impact on the environment. Finally, technology and innovation have caught up to make it possible to go...

August 24, 2022

How to Sit Properly At Your Desk

Does your job require you to sit for long periods of time? If you answered yes, you need to know how to sit properly at your desk to minimize the adverse effects of sitting on your body. The human body is built to move, and increased periods of inactivity can cause chronic neck and back pain, muscle stiffness, and other...

August 17, 2022

Balance Board vs. Wobble Board: Which is Better for Your Workspace?

When standing desks were first introduced, they quickly gained attention, and now they are more popular than ever. Employees who work on a computer all day are tired of dealing with the chronic back and neck pain of sitting for too long and they are ready to jump at an alternative – a standing desk. Even with the ergonomic benefits...

August 16, 2022

Back of the Pack

I recently had the opportunity to play hooky from FluidStance. I tagged along on my youngest son’s journey to the Jersey Mike’s Junior Lifeguard National Championships. It is essentially a day-long decathlon of beach challenges for junior lifeguards who have been training, ok playing, on the beach over the summer. Historically, Henry (aka “Henners,” age 9) is competitive in our...

August 10, 2022

Ways to Practice Self-Care at Work (And Why It Matters)

It’s hard to think of self-care and work mentioned in one sentence. Most people’s concept of self-care involves the use of free time and leisure. However, practicing self-care in the workplace can transform you into a more productive and motivated employee. Practicing self-care is also crucial since you spend most of your time each day at work. Why Practice Self...

August 10, 2022

Sleepwalking with a Wearable

I am a data nerd. Or at least a gear junkie for things that feed data. Or maybe I am just self-centered because I want more info about me. Regardless if it is self-centered or whole-centered, the insight-driven wearable revolution has opened a new dimension of self discovery. I was first “tagged” by @thelabSB with a Whoop to aid in...

August 3, 2022

Ergonomic Benefits of Standing Desks

It’s no secret that sitting for too long can cause significant health hazards, such as chronic neck and back pains that stretching can’t fix. So, what can you do about it? Standing desks are currently in the spotlight as a healthier alternative to traditional desks. Standing while working is the new norm in the modern workspace, but there is more...

August 2, 2022

Life as a Powerboat or Sailboat?

A business coach once asked me if “I was building FluidStance as a powerboat or sailboat?” He went on to explain a powerboat can go fast, but you need to be able to pour-in ongoing fuel throughout the journey. A sailboat can go forever organically, but it is slower, dependent on outside conditions and not seen as a unicorn in...

July 27, 2022

12 Creative Ways to Reduce Stress at Work

According to the American Institute of Stress, 83% of US workers suffer from workplace-related stress. Of those suffering from stress, 63% of them are willing to quit their jobs to reduce their stress levels, and 54% admitted that workplace stress had affected their home life. Several factors can contribute to stress, so it is crucial to find ways to manage them....