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Improve your sleep quality with white noise and Home Assistant
Many factors can result in poor sleep quality, of which environmental noise is a common one. I use Home Assistant automations along with a Google Nest Mini and Withings Sleep Analyzer to improve my sleep quality.
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Working behind a standing desk
Some people call it a hype, but working behind a standing desk is popular. There is increasing evidence that the human body is not made to sit for the majority of the day. I found out the hard way after being diagnosed with a lower back hernia in 2014. This forced me to leave my chair behind and stand up.
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