During the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people were forced to work from home. This is very different from working in an office and can bring with it its own challenges and perks. You need to stay away from distractions while working from home and have your own personal workspace away from the main hustle and bustle of your home. The benefits of working from home include setting your own schedule, avoiding the daily commute, and being able to turn up for work in your pajamas.
Let’s take a look at how you can create the perfect home office space!
Think About Your Design
First of all, you need to decide where your home office will be located. You may decide to transform a corner of your living room or bedroom. If you are lacking the room for an actual office space then it is possible to work at the dining table, however, it will be difficult to transition from work head to home head if you do this. It will be much more beneficial for you and your mental health to find a completely separate workspace.
Using a proper desk will ensure you have the room for everything you need during your day. You may need to use two monitors to work efficiently and effectively, having a desk will give you more space for this. Why not have a look into standing desks? These are much better for your overall health. It has been proven that sitting down for too long burns fewer calories and can lead to diabetes and heart disease when done for long periods.
Comfy, Ergonomic Furniture
If you are working from home then your company may provide you with some of the furniture you need, a chair for example. If they do not supply this then it is vital you invest in a comfy chair as you will be spending a lot of your time sitting in it. It needs to support your back and have the ability to raise and lower to enable you to sit comfortably at your desk.
You should invest in an ergonomic keyboard and mouse as well, these are better for you as they allow your hand, wrist, and arm to be in a more natural position, reducing the risk of repetitive strain or arthritis.
Get The Right Tech
Finally, to work from home efficiently you need to have high-speed quality internet that doesn’t cut out all the time. Check with your provider what speeds you are getting and if there is any way to improve this.
Make sure you are using the latest PC or laptop as this will have all the latest tech installed on it allowing you to be more productive and get more done in a short space of time. Remember, If you are replacing your old technology then make sure you delete files before it ends up in the trash. You can learn more about this and get help and support if you look at online guides.
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