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Reduce Workplace Pain And Become More Productive | Dr Euan Lawson

Dr Euan Lawson is a General Practitioner and author of The Healthy Writer. Lots of us sit at desks for a significant proportion of our lives, but a typical work station is severely unhealthy for body and mind. Expect to learn how to optimise your work station to reduce physical strain, fight RSI, improve sleep, turbo charge productivity and benefit your mood. This one is an absolute belter packed with amazing advice from Dr Lawson, get your pen & paper out! Follow Dr Lawson online: http://www.blokeology.io/ Buy The Healthy Writer: https://amzn.to/2LHkf1U - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/modern-wisdom/id1347973549 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XrOqvxlqQI6bmdYHuIVnr?si=iUpczE97SJqe1kNdYBipnw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Chris WilliamsonhostDr Euan Lawsonguest
Jun 12, 20181h 12mWatch on YouTube ↗

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EPISODE INFO

Released
June 12, 2018
Duration
1h 12m
Channel
Modern Wisdom
Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Euan Lawson is a General Practitioner and author of The Healthy Writer. Lots of us sit at desks for a significant proportion of our lives, but a typical work station is severely unhealthy for body and mind. Expect to learn how to optimise your work station to reduce physical strain, fight RSI, improve sleep, turbo charge productivity and benefit your mood. This one is an absolute belter packed with amazing advice from Dr Lawson, get your pen & paper out! Follow Dr Lawson online: http://www.blokeology.io/ Buy The Healthy Writer: https://amzn.to/2LHkf1U - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/modern-wisdom/id1347973549 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XrOqvxlqQI6bmdYHuIVnr?si=iUpczE97SJqe1kNdYBipnw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

SPEAKERS

  • Chris Williamson

    host
  • Dr Euan Lawson

    guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dr Euan Lawson, Reduce Workplace Pain And Become More Productive | Dr Euan Lawson explores design Your Desk Life: Reduce Pain, Boost Focus, Protect Sleep Chris Williamson and Dr. Euan Lawson explore how modern screen‑based, desk‑bound work is driving widespread pain, eye strain, fatigue, and reduced productivity. They break down practical ergonomics for laptops and desktops, including optimal screen and keyboard positions, posture, and simple changes that dramatically ease tension headaches, back and neck pain, and RSI. Beyond the desk itself, they emphasize movement, work–rest rhythms (like Pomodoro), and eye‑care strategies, plus the critical role of sleep hygiene in overall health and performance. They also touch on gratitude journaling as a low‑effort practice that improves mood and sleep, and discuss standing desks, Swiss balls, and treadmill desks with a realistic, evidence‑based lens.

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