Creating a Productive Workspace from Home

In today's present day, creating a dedicated workspace when working from home is crucial to ensure productivity. With remote or hybrid position becoming increasingly common having a dedicated workplace can contribute to productivity and work life balance 

Remote work has seen an increase in recent year, according to recent statistics, 35% of jobs can be done remotely and are likely now work from home roles. A significant difference to the 7% before the pandemic. This large shift makes t imperative for employees to optimize their work from home spaces to increase efficiency and comfort.

Here is what you can do to create a productive home office:

Dedicated space: One of the most crucial aspects of a productive home office is having dedicated space. This doesn't have to be an entire spare room. It can be a corner of a room or bedroom. The key is to consistently use that areas for that work. This is to train your brain to associate that space with work and help you transition into “work mode”. Refrain from doing work outside of your designated work space as this may disrupt your work-life balance.

Create Boundaries: It is crucial to establish clear boundaries between work and personal life. Set specific hours for work and give yourself visual cues life closing your laptop not turning off a desk lap to signal the end of the work day.

Proper Lighting: Adequate lighting is often forgotten about but it does plan a vital role in productivity and eye health. Natural lighting is best, it's important to position your workspace near a window if at all possible. However if it's not possible you should invest into lighting that can mimic daylight. Daylight reduces eye strain and trains your body to be productive with daylight.

Organize your Space: Using desk organizers, filing cabinets, or shelving to keep your space tidy is important to maintaining focus. A clean and organized space reduces stress and can boost productivity.

Personalize your space: While maintaining a professional set up is important, adding personal touches such as plants, art work,  and family photos can make your workspace more inviting and motivating. Be mindful not to overcrowd the space as this may cause distraction.

Here is a video reviewing some of these points:

Impact of Productivity:

Creating an effective home office set up can significantly impact your productivity. With studies finding that 77% of remote workers report being more predictive at when working from home. This increase is often attributed to fewer distraction, being more comfortable with your surroundings, and having the ability to personalize your work space. 

With remote work increasing in the past and on a trajectory to continue it's is important to invest time into a productive home work space. By focusing on having a dedicated space, creating boundaries, organizing your space, having proper lighting, and personalizing the space you can create an environment that boost your productivity and enhances your overall work life balance and well being.