Creating a home office has become somewhat of a necessity these days. Whether they’re in a corporate setting, working as an entrepreneur, or creating content, more and more people are finding themselves in work-from-home scenarios especially after the pandemic.
Given these changes in the professional landscape, you might want to create a home office that will not only allow you to get work done but also do it well. This means that comfort and efficiency should be considered when creating a proper work space. Here are six tips that you can use to set up a conducive home office environment.
1. Invest in a proper chair
While having a full set of ergonomic furniture (chairs, desks, storage, etc.) is always preferable, a proper chair should be at the top of your list if you only have enough budget for one item. An ergonomic chair has a huge effect on how you go about your work at home, as it helps you maintain good posture and will let you keep working even through long sessions. Conversely, ignoring this may lead to body pains and aches that can negatively affect your focus as well as how long you’re able to sit and work.
You may also want to consider office chairs using mesh and similar breathable fabrics as they tend to be more comfortable especially on hot days.
2. Set up good lighting
Good lighting for a home office is another huge factor that affects how long you can work efficiently. Inadequate lighting can cause you to feel sleepy, lose focus, or even cause eye strain.
Use natural lighting in your home office by keeping your window blinds open or having several light sources such as lamps and ceiling lights. Light sources with adjustable brightness and warm/cool settings can also help get the right amount and type of light in your home office.
3. Have enough desk / table space
Being able to stay seated and focused on your work is important to get tasks done, so having to stand up repeatedly to grab things off another table or file cabinet can be distracting. You can eliminate this by having an adequately-sized desk with ample storage that allows you to keep everything readily accessible and within reach.
A suitable work table also allows you to organize your items better and keep your desk space clean and uncluttered.
Additionally, you can consider getting a height-adjustable desk, which lets you set the height of your tabletop to a level that works for you best. It even allows you to work standing up, for when you’re feeling sleepy or need to stretch your legs and/or back.
4. Get good communication gear
Even when you work from home, you’ll still participate in online meetings, so you’ll want to invest in good communication equipment such as a webcam, a microphone, or a headset.
The gear you need will be determined by the nature of your work as well as your budget. While investing in more expensive accessories will serve you for a long time, more budget-friendly options are also fine depending on how often you use them.
Just keep in mind that sudden tech issues during online meetings or presentations can be extremely stressful so it’s important to have reliable accessories to avoid them.
5. Set your home office away from the TV or other distractions
Two potential issues of working from home are getting too comfortable and succumbing to distractions. Some of us are also mentally wired to rest or relax when we’re at home so it becomes even easier to become distracted.
There are a number of potential distractions at home, such as TVs, game consoles, and bedrooms. Even family members and home responsibilities can take our focus away from work.
Be mindful of these while creating your home office and look for an area in your home where you are far from potential distractions and have some privacy so you can focus on work.
6. Ensure that you have a reliable internet connection
If you want to be efficient even while working remotely, a fast and reliable internet connection is a must. This allows you to work seamlessly while also avoiding any downtime caused by slow loading times and prevents disconnection from important online meetings or presentations.
Take note of these tips and you’ll have a fully functional and comfortable home office that can keep up with your needs. Having an efficient set up allows you to get your work done, which means that you’ll also have more time for yourself.Smart offers fast, stable, and reliable internet connection so you won’t have to worry about disconnection problems and slow loading times whether you’re working from home or on the go. Check out Smart’s Pocket WiFi Advanced and 5G Pocket Pro deviceshere and start setting up your home office.
