The Calm Room

The Invisible Reason You Feel Tired at 2 PM (It’s Not Burnout)

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A digital CO2 monitor for home office sitting on a minimalist desk next to a laptop, showing air quality readings.

It is 2:00 PM. You have deadlines looming and a backlog of tasks to finish before 5:00. You started the day strong, but right now, your brain feels like it is wading through mud. You can’t focus on the screen. Your eyes feel heavy. You reach for another coffee, hoping it will snap you out … Read more

The Best Monitor Light Bars for Eye Strain & Focus (2026 Edition)

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If you are a developer, data engineer, or creative professional, you likely know the feeling: It is 11 PM, the room is dark, and your eyes feel like they are burning. You don’t need “blue light glasses.” You need better lighting physics. The contrast between a bright monitor and a pitch-black room causes immediate eye … Read more