In today’s internet-driven society, many Australians have the luxury of being able to work from anywhere in the world, including the home. If you’re setting up a home office for your new property, there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure your productivity isn’t lost in the comforts of familiarity.
There is no better glow to work under than that of natural light. Not only do you allow precious rays of Vitamin D to enter your work space, but getting enough light can improve your quality of life. According to a study titled “Impact of Workplace Daylight Exposure on Sleep, Physical Activity and Quality of Life”, exposure to natural light can improve both productivity and sleep. During daylight hours, keep your windows open and let the light into your office. Once the sun goes down, a desk light in a blue hue will help keep you motivated to continue working through the night.
For many people, their workplace isn’t generally a place that they’d associate with relaxation, and they tend to seek other environments to wind down in. Your home office shouldn’t be exempt from this mindset. While it’s great to be able to complete tasks from the comfort of your home, it’s important to create boundaries between your work and personal life to ensure the two don’t encroach on each other’s territory. By keeping excess clutter out of your work space, you can create a room that’s motivational and productive.
An example of this could be not bringing items linked with relaxation or downtime into your home office. This could be a particular blanket or dressing gown, or a comfort drink you associate with winding down for the day. Containing your work life to your home office can help in making sure you set time-related boundaries so you get a decent break. You might consider making it a rule that your work laptop stays out of the bedroom or living room, or set hours during which you won’t enter the office.
Under the principles of Feng shui, orange is the colour of productivity and focus. We’re not suggesting you break out the paint and coat the walls in neon orange, however, accenting the room with a few pieces of decor within the colour palette may help in giving you extra energy for your tasks. This might be an orange pen holder or mouse pad on your desk, or a vase of marigolds on the windowsill.
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