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- Separate “work from home”/Ensure you have privacy: When working from home, it’s important that you create a clear distinction between home and work life. If you’re working whilst sprawled on the sofa or lying in bed, how productive do you feel?
Firstly, you need to identify the best place for your office. If you have a rarely-used guestroom, or a spare room that doubles up as storage space, then they could both be good options. - Make the most of what you’ve got: If your office is small, you’ll want to make the most of the space you’ve got. A cluttered space is off-putting and can sometimes feel a little claustrophobic.
While we all have our own ways of working, and some prefer an ‘organized mess’, the key is still organization. Maximize your space by storing paperwork into file dividers or boxes – they’ll also stop you from frantically searching for that one document for ten minutes. - Invest in the right furniture and equipment: If you don’t have a desk, consider using a nightstand or two filing cabinets with a board or door across them. You can also use a kitchen counter, ironing board or an upside-down clothes hamper as a desktop so you can alternate between sitting and standing during the day. When creating your home office, you’ll also need to ensure that there are enough plug sockets. You’ll need space to charge your laptop and phone, as well as having space to potentially plug in a printer and a lamp. It may be worth buying a plug extension so you have enough sockets. Another highly important piece of equipment for your home office is a chair. When you’re sitting down for long periods of time, you want to make sure that your chair supports your back and neck, and helps with your posture.
- Find the right lighting: Work in a room with a window to get as much natural light as possible; Natural daylight improves our mood and makes us happier, which is why having a window in your office can be beneficial. otherwise use a combination of general and task lighting. Even with a window, task lighting will be important on cloudy days or if you have to work late. Place the task lamp behind your monitor or laptop to reduce contrast.
- Be active: It’s important to stand up, move and stretch for a few minutes every hour. To avoid eye strain, focus on objects 20 feet way for 20 seconds every 20 minutes and periodically focus your eyes on distant objects.
- Stay organized: Keep all your work in your workspace so you’re more efficient. This also helps you separate your work life from your home life. Establish set hours of work, and stick to them as best you can.
