11 Posture Fixes for the Indian Work-From-Home Generation

2. Raise screens to eye level

Neck strain starts when you look down at a laptop screen all day. The fix is straightforward: bring the top of your screen to eye level. A proper laptop stand helps, but you can use two sturdy books or a stack of magazines. In many Indian homes, a steel tiffin box or a small wooden stool works well as a temporary riser. When your screen is higher, you avoid holding your head forward and reduce tension in the neck and upper back. If you must use a laptop keyboard on your lap, connect an external keyboard and mouse so your hands stay comfortable. Position the monitor about an arm’s length away to keep text readable without leaning forward. These simple changes cut the forward-head posture that builds up after hours of video calls.