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Micro – meso – macro, the 3M break system

Micro – meso – macro, the 3M break system

Productivity without maintaining a work-life balance is a surefire way of getting professional burnout. Work without breaks, overload of assignments, and chronic stress cause your motivation to plummet, making even your dream job just an unpleasant necessity. To prev...
Oct 19, 2022
Remote work in the fall according to the Oakywood team

Remote work in the fall according to the Oakywood team

Shorter days, cloudy skies, gloomy weather – the fall season doesn’t give us much incentive to be productive, especially working from home where the comfy couch and a cozy blanket tempt you to binge-watch a series. How can you motivate yourself to steer away from the...
Oct 13, 2022
Handy accessories that make your work easier

Handy accessories that make your work easier

Working in a tidy and organized area makes it much easier to stay motivated and focused on your work. This is why it’s so important to arrange your workspace in a way that promotes these conditions and puts you in a good mood. Here are some seemingly unassuming items...
Oct 6, 2022
Create a workspace that works for you

Create a workspace that works for you

One of the biggest upsides of working remotely is being able to design your own place of work. A home office tailored to your personal needs is not only ergonomically and functionally superior but also makes work more enjoyable and comfortable. Here are some useful t...
Sep 30, 2022
5 biggest remote work mistakes

5 biggest remote work mistakes

Remote work is an ideal solution for introverts who find the abundance of outside stimuli detrimental to their work performance. It is also a great option for those who value flexibility and prefer to base their workplace relationships on responsibility and mutual tr...
Sep 22, 2022
Quiet quitting or simply work-life balance?

Quiet quitting or simply work-life balance?

‘Quiet quitting’ is a trend increasing in popularity in the post-pandemic world – despite the fact that the practice itself is nothing new. Some see it as a dangerous tendency while others aren’t concerned at all. One thing is for certain: quiet quitting is spreading...
Sep 15, 2022
Why implementing a wellbeing strategy is so important?

Why implementing a wellbeing strategy is so important?

A tired, overworked employee burdened with an excess of responsibilities and unfavourable atmosphere in the company can hardly reach peak productivity or work satisfaction but are, instead, at risk of burning out. To prevent this from happening, implementing a wellbe...
Sep 8, 2022
Hot desking – how effective is it?

Hot desking – how effective is it?

Moving towards remote work as a result of the pandemic has influenced some companies to downsize their office space or to abandon having a physical office altogether. Despite the lockdown restrictions having been eased significantly, a lot of workers have decided aga...
Sep 5, 2022
How to set up a perfect student desk?

How to set up a perfect student desk?

The beginning of a new academic year is a perfect moment to think about new and exciting ways to set up your desk so that it’s a perfect space for studying and the knowledge migrates into your brain almost on its own. A well-designed space aids concentration and can ...
Aug 25, 2022
What do you need to know about office ergonomics?

What do you need to know about office ergonomics?

Let’s be honest: the human body isn’t designed to sit at a desk and stare at a monitor in the same position all day long. Lower back pain, neck strain, dry eye syndrome – that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Whether you work in an office or remotely in your own home, ...
Aug 19, 2022
The present and the future of remote work

The present and the future of remote work

Although remote work existed way before 2020, it cannot be denied that the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns contributed greatly to its popularization and change of its perception. At the beginning, it may have seemed to be an emergency measure, a short-term solution...
Aug 17, 2022
How to plan a workation?

How to plan a workation?

Working on vacation – this doesn’t exactly sound like the dream. However, performing your professional duties in a tropical paradise, a quaint little Parisian café, or in a Swiss chalet seems like a tempting alternative to open-space or home offices. Necessity being ...
Aug 4, 2022
The forester’s perspective. Interview with Jakub Wencek

The forester’s perspective. Interview with Jakub Wencek

While exploring the significance of forests in the future of the Earth and of human health, we decided to consult an expert of the matter – a forester Jakub Wencek, also known as @tanczacachmura (dancing cloud) on Instagram. ...
Aug 3, 2022
Dive into the green: tree planting and forest bathing

Dive into the green: tree planting and forest bathing

Living in the concrete jungle can make you feel drained out of life. And one of the best ways to recharge your batteries is to schedule a meeting with mother nature. Spending time in the woods is beneficial not only for your mental health and wellbeing but also for y...
Jul 28, 2022
What is the optimal height for a standing desk?

What is the optimal height for a standing desk?

Sitting at a desk for most of your workday can set you on a path to back pain, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and other health issues. Standing desks seem to be the perfect solution to this problem, however only under one condition – the desk’s height must be adju...
Jul 21, 2022
What is a digital nomad?

What is a digital nomad?

The popular proverb “Home is where you hang your hat” can be now paraphrased into “Office is where you turn your laptop on”. A nomadic lifestyle in a digital era has become more possible than ever before (well, maybe not during the pandemic, but still). A tempting pe...
Jul 14, 2022
What does "ergonomics" mean

What does "ergonomics" mean

Ergonomics is a big word for a simple concept: designing your workstation to fit your body. This includes adjusting your workspace or choosing furniture that is made for proper support. A lot of people think of ergonomics as only pertaining to office work, but it can...
Jul 6, 2022
How to organize the desk

How to organize the desk

No matter your profession, a cluttered desk can make you feel unorganized and overwhelmed. A clean and tidy desk, on the other hand, can help you focus and be more productive. In this blog post, we will share tips on how to organize your desk so that it works best fo...
Jun 28, 2022
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