How we work, rather than which tool we use. Keeping focus while working from home, stepping away from the screen on purpose, setting up a workspace that does not wear you down, and a look at what the people who run IT actually contribute beyond the technology itself.
Have You Ever Felt Drained Surrounded by Digital Devices? I work as an IT support specialist in a corporate environment, so I’m usually very close to digital devices in my daily life. In this article, I’d like to share a few simple digital detox habits that I personally practice. They may be small things, but I hope they’ll be helpful for anyone who has felt the same kind of fatigue.
At the Heart of a Project That Feels Like Tokyo Station
In the world of IT projects, we often find ourselves in the middle of an environment where information, people, resources, and decisions constantly intersect. At times, it feels as if we’re standing at the very center of Tokyo Station—a hub where bullet trains, local lines, subways, and countless passengers from all walks of life converge. Just as station controllers ensure travelers reach their destinations smoothly, IT professionals guide the flow of communication, requirements, and decisions to keep projects moving forward.
Since the pandemic, working from home has become the new normal. Without commuting, many people feel they have more time and find it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance, which can even boost motivation. On the other hand, remote work often brings new challenges: eye strain, shoulder and back pain, lack of focus, and feeling overwhelmed by too much information—what we might call “digital fatigue.” In this article, I’ll share some practical IT-based tips to help you create a comfortable, “fatigue-free” work-from-home environment.
