Your work spaces is anywhere you work, and whatever your workspace, it’s essential that you set it up in a way that is conducive to you being productive.
First and foremost, your workspace needs to make its purpose clear to you and everyone else.
If you’re working from home, try to set off a particular section of your home that you use only for this purpose, whether it’s an entire room or just a desk in the corner.
Wherever you work, avoid cluttering it with things unrelated to work, including trinkets, photos, and other personal items.
Second, keep your environment clean.
Scattered dirty dishes or discarded mail will provide visual distraction and keep you from focusing on your work and could even invite pests.
Proper lighting is important too.
Having enough light in your workspace is key to seeing what you’re working on and keeps your brain alert and focused.
Natural light is the best option as it will stimulate your senses.
Studies have shown that exposure to natural light allows your body to align more closely with the changing sun.
The result, you’ll feel more rested and energetic.
For better or for worse sound also strongly impacts your ability to focus, and noisy workspace like an open office or coffee shop impedes your ability to concentrate on your work.
If you can isolate yourself by closing your office door or moving to a quieter room.
If that’s not an option, noise canceling headphones can diminish the impact, but know that music can distract you as well.
Instead, try environmental noise simulators like rain, waterfall or white-noise.
Finally, being comfortable with good posture will keep you healthy and energized.
Sit in a comfortable, supportive chair that allows you to sit upright or lean back slightly, leaning forward is hard on your spine and will make you tired.
Your physical environment has a huge impact on your ability to focus.
So make sure it’s one that you find pleasant to occupy and is conducive to you getting work done.
