Hello World! Welcome Friends! The home office is the most important element of your professional life if you work from home. Without a doubt, you will want to work in an office that not only reflects the aesthetic and comfort of the rest of your home but also gets you into the mood to get things done.
This need ultimately raises the question: What steps can you take to make your home office as productive as possible?
Here are several tricks to improve your home office experience, whether you want to increase your productivity or just make your day at the “office” a little more enjoyable.
Cut the Clutter
It is apparent that sifting through unnecessary documents and pens slows you down, but what should you keep on your desk? While sticky notes can be useful, having extra books, stacks of paper, or cups half-filled with cold coffee will significantly reduce your productivity and concentration.
Sweep your home office of paper stacks, half-read novels, coffee cups, trinkets, and anything else taking up room but providing no function. When you become engulfed by clutter, it is impossible to work from home with a clear, concentrated mind.
Plants are Great Co-Workers
Bringing some lovely greens can undoubtedly provide you a literal and figurative breath of fresh air in your area if your office is feeling a little stale.
Plants not only look nice, but they also convert the unpleasant gases you produce throughout the day into a far more pleasant oxygen variety. Moreover, keeping the blinds open if your office is near a garden or a few trees is an inexpensive and efficient solution.
Workout from Your Home Office Space
Keep a set of resistance bands, light weights, or even a tiny treadmill or step machine in your work area. Taking short exercise breaks throughout the day might help you shift gears, concentrate, and re-energize as needed. Not to mention that it’s beneficial for you; your head, heart, and every other part of your body will appreciate you for it. Thus, by all means, get small workout equipment to use when you take breaks during the day.
Out of Sight Out of Mind
While working, keep your phone, tablet, and other distractions out of sight.
It is critical to have a variety of distractions available. When you take a break, doing something completely unrelated to your work can help you clear your mental space and start fresh when you return. But remember to keep them out of reach and sight while working, or you will find yourself sidetracked and playing instead of working. Hide them or learn to be more self-disciplined.
Make the Most of Your Space
If at all possible, avoid congested areas and seek refuge in a calm part of the house. To create a sense of seclusion and separation from the rest of the house, paint your place a relaxing color you like or install office dividers.
If you do not want to feel like you are working in a cave, make sure your workspace has a window. If feasible, place plants or outside the window to provide yourself with something non-distracting and relaxing. Make enough room so that you can quickly access anything you need to do your work.
Get Comfortable
Make sure you’re sitting in an ergonomically right position at your desk by investing in a decent office chair. Try putting a standing desk in one corner of the room if you get particularly uncomfortable sitting for lengthy periods.
Furthermore, small things like an anti-glare computer screen can significantly improve your comfort level, helping you focus on getting your work done.
Give Yourself a Break
Social media is, without a doubt, most people’s idea of taking a break from work. However, it is not always ideal. Try reading relevant articles for inspiration, learning about new advancements in your expertise, or even taking a walk around your block for a more effective method to recharge your batteries.
Choose a time interval that is more convenient for your schedule and working habits. Just make sure it is neither too short nor too long that it disturbs you when you are finally in the zone.
Ultimately, you should always keep in mind that these are ideas, not laws. They are only productivity tips that may or may not work for you. It is fine if they do not work for you; try until you find something that does. What matters is that you are happy, calm, and motivated in your workplace. It is the least you can do for yourself during this extraordinary time.
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