Improve Your Home Office Environment
Home office tips are about getting a healthier space to work in. It is also about habits. Adjusting your routine can make all the difference. During Covid, many individuals and companies have adjusted the way they work.
This happened all over the world. Virtual meetings are now the norm. Millions of dollars are saved every day by not having face-to-face meetings. This is true from New York to London to Sydney.
Standing vs sitting
Like all things you need balance. Standing desks are relatively new. You are less sedate and burn more calories. The ideal set-up could be a space where you stand but also a second space where you can sit.
Home offices are quite often used for the full working week. In many cases work morphs into the weekends as well. It is important that you set yourself up for a healthy home office.
Get The Light Right
The first thing to consider is natural light. Rooms with strong natural light are better for your eyes. Staring at a computer screen for many hours can cause eye irritation.
The blue light coming from LED screens causes us to blink less often. This could potentially lead to dry eye syndrome. You could buy blue-light-blocking glasses to overcome the problem.
Choose a Healthy Room
What does that even mean? Sounds obvious but is not. Avoid a room where you can smell or see mould. You want your home office in an area that is as healthy as possible.
Choose your desk and office furniture with care. You want to limit formaldehyde off-gassing as much as possible. If you can afford to avoid pressed wooden furniture that will help quite a bit.
Effective Air Quality
Another home office tip starts with good air ventilation. Service air conditioners at least once a year. Let mother nature in from time to time. Fresh air may work wonders for your productivity.
At times the external conditions are not helpful. It may be too cold or you may live in a very polluted area where cars and industry change the concept of “fresh air”.
Consider buying a quality air purifier that has a HEPA filter. You may already have one in your bedroom. You could move the purifier to your work office space during the day.
Break Your Routine
Just like scheduling appointments, make space for breaks. Exercise is a great way of just getting out of the cycle of work. It is good for you and may help you think more clearly. Get ready to crush the next meeting!
More Advice
I found some great additional advice from a leading Real Estate agent in the USA about this topic. Even if you implement just one of the suggestions, your home office may become a happier healthier workspace.
This blog was written by Tradie Clicks.