How to Work Efficiently from Your Home Office
It’s really exciting when you get the thought of working from your home to earn your living, but at the same time you get the thought that conveys “How do I work efficiently when there are so many distractions in my home?” Yes, both your thoughts are valid and you need to give due consideration to them. Here below are some tips that will facilitate you to work productively from your home office.
Locate an Ideal Space for Setting-up Your Home Office
First of all, look at the available space that is there in your home and spot those areas that is underutilized; for instance, the guest room which is seldom used; you can probably convert this space into your home office space.
Equipment & Tools Required to Operate Efficiently
The second important thing is to get the latest equipment and tools which will facilitate you to work productively using your time efficiently. However, don’t buy and stock equipment that may not be needed on a day to day basis; for instance, an expensive colour printer – Is this necessary for your work or just a visit to nearby printing store will do the work to take colour prints occasionally or whenever the need arises. This will help you to cut down on your costs for setting up an efficient office space.
Suppose, a large part of your day involves working on your desktop computer or laptop then you probably need an ergonomic computer table and ergonomic chair to get a comfortable sitting posture. It’s not at all recommended to sit on the bed or sofa with your laptop on your lap. This posture will not give you comfort to sit for extended hours as you have to bear the weight of the laptop all the time, so it would not be convenient and secondly, that’s not good from the health perspective either. So, you need to get a ready-made computer table or custom make it according to your preference. It’s recommended to custom make your computer table in such a way that it would give you a very convenient posture to work both in a sitting posture as well as in a standing posture. Having a laptop is advisable as you can carry it along with you when you are going on holiday trips and continue your work whenever you have some free time to check your email and respond to your important clients and also you can carry your laptop to client’s locations when you want to give them actual presentations. Also, it would not be a bad idea to own both a desktop and a laptop; this will ensure that you have a backup machine all the time with you, and your work will never get hindered or delayed. Therefore, it’s vital that you should have the necessary equipment to function efficiently from your home office and at the same time refrain from buying equipment and gadgets which are not necessary and can be easily avoided.
Optimize Your Work Space
Arrange your workspace optimally so that you have all the items required within your hands reach and for which you don’t have to start searching your entire home. Keep all the work related documents and items in your workspace only. You can probably custom make your home office cabinets or purchase ready-made office cabinets to store office documents and items.
Adequate Ventilation
Ensure there is properly fitted door which can be closed so that you get your privacy while you’re at work in your home.
If already proper windows are not there, design and make fitting windows to get better ventilation and facilitate sunlight to reach your work space. When the weather is not so hot, probably you can open windows and keep your ceiling fan running to keep your electricity costs down and only put on your air conditioner in hot days when the weather is harsh enough. Also, have proper window curtains or screens installed to darken the window glasses which can prevent the blazing sunlight from coming in; this will ensure proper cooling in your room when you switch on your air conditioner.
Lighting
Ensure you have a well lit work area. You can install energy efficient lights and make sure that the lights are positioned appropriately in such a way that when the lights are put on, it doesn’t reflect on your computer’s screen. This will guarantee that your eyes remain free from any eye strain.
Using Comfortable & Soothing Wall Colours
Choose cool colours which will give you refreshed mood and feel when you enter your home office room. Light colours are the best such as white, gray or ivory – as they are neutral colours; you can use them with accent colours for energy and liveliness. Additionally, light green colour gives a very comfortable feel and we feel relaxed in green surroundings. Green enkindles feelings of freshness, relaxation and calmness within us and boasts concentration. Also, lavender colour is equally cool and can enhance concentration levels.
“In a nutshell, your home office space should give you proper concentration and focus and keep you away from all types of distractions. You can also put on your favourite photograph or wall hanging which would give you the necessary break that relaxes your mind when the need arises. Your home office space should reflect your personality and it should be a place where you enjoy your work and would love to be there. This would help you to work productively maximising your efficiency”.
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