Comments on: Happiness is Turning Off the Computer

By: Rudy Mccloude

Rudy Mccloude — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:31:17 +0000

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By: by Tim

by Tim — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:36:52 +0000

There are lots of things you can do. As someone who has spent thousands and thousands of dollars on all kinds of devices and anti-RSI gizmos, some of which have been very helpful, experience has shown me that 1) using a voice input program such as Dragon NaturallySpeaking, and 2) trunk-strengthening and posture-improving exercise are the two most important antidotes to RSI problems.

By: Michael Fletcher

Michael Fletcher — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:47:38 +0000

Great post the most striking thing for me was how hard it was for me to consider a computerless office when I started the reading. As someone struggling with some RSI problems myself I have to constantly remind myself to take it easy and find different ways of doing things. Ultimately the answer is just to be more organized and manage your computer for what it is a tool.

By: cathy

cathy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:37:40 +0000

“20,000 keystroke-per day typing sessions steadily chipped away at body and spirit.”

I think this is interesting. I do think the computer can sap your spirit. I know that many individuals recommend a paper and pencil for gratitude and other journals because the computer causes a disconnect. I know I can’t and have tried numerous online task and list services, only to use them once. I like my notebook.

By: ia play :: unproductive computers

ia play :: unproductive computers — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:13:22 +0000

[...] a pleasingly contrary post for a blogger, Tim Clark, author of The Prosperous Peasant, writes that Happiness is Turning off the Computer “a guy in his late 50s or early 60s, decided his employees were spending too much time [...]

By: (by Tim)

(by Tim) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:31:17 +0000

You are right about static elbow flexion. In my case exacerbating factors were 1) intense classical guitar practice, 2) resting elbows on couch arms, and 3) poor posture (with flexed elbows) while computing.

I don’t believe sleep posture was a factor, since the TempurPedic mattress provided a lot of relief even though my sleep posture didn’t change (I had already changed my sleep posture, used a Dutch wife, etc.; I think in my case compression of the ulnar nerve at the elbow arose from sleeping on my side on a conventional mattress, not from sleeping with the arms bent). In all this I was never diagnosed with carpal.

Thanks for joining us!

By: Dr. Ichtertz

Dr. Ichtertz — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:30:18 +0000

Cubital tunnel syndrome is unequivocally caused by prolonged static elbow flexion. This is almost exclusively a sign that you sleep with your elbows bent and your hands up by your face or overhead. See the scientific literature referenced and annotated on my website under bibliography.

By: by Tim

by Tim — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:54:54 +0000

Dwight, thanks for the heads up about this product. This looks perfect for my wife.

I’m with you on books. Right now I’m reading Treasure Island with my kids. It’s wonderful to rediscover the classics (make that *discover*– I didn’t read that many when I was younger…)

By: by Tim

by Tim — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:45:47 +0000

Thanks, Amanda– glad you’re as pleased with the new design as we are.

Well, it’s Monday and I have to admit I broke down on Saturday due to mistakes on the blog and problems with the feed. So Clark didn’t follow his own Rule! But Sunday was spent with the New York Times and the Oregonian, then in the park and the pool with the kids–wonderful!

Next weekend for sure…

By: Dwight

Dwight — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:33:52 +0000

I work with my hands. My career was literally saved by an at-home massage program. http://www.aboutCTS.com.

I think you’re right about excessive computer use. I gave up TV because I thought computing was a better use of my time. Now, I don’t know. Maybe we should rediscover books?