Do you currently have a designated space in your home that you devote to all your work and projects? Most of us can benefit from having a personal workspace at home as it gives us an ideal environment to brainstorm and get cracking with all our tasks and projects. If you currently have a workspace, you may be thinking of ways in which you can spruce it up. In this article, we look at how you can go about updating your personal workspace to make it one that is even more efficient, functional and effective. Read on to find out more!
Update Your Gear
Your workspace probably already comprises of your computer, printer, scanner and so on. One of the best ways to spruce your home office up it to consider whether any of your items need replacing. Do you need to buy a new printer, ink cartridges or perhaps even a computer monitor? Are your computer and antivirus software up to date? Have you been putting off purchasing that scanner that you really need? Making a detailed list of all the things that you’re looking to update or purchase is step one in truly updating your personal workspace.
Think About Posture
If you’re going to be spending hours in your home office typing away at the keyboard, chances are you are going to need to have a chair that can give you the best back support possible. The idea office chair is one that is going to offer you pelvic and lumbar support, which aid in reducing the stress in your back muscles. Many inexpensive chairs don’t offer you the correct back support which may result in you experiencing aches and pains after a long day at the desk. Poor back support also encourages slouching which can affect your posture long term and cause back troubles in the long run. Just because you’re not sat at an office doesn’t mean you will not benefit from a high-quality office chair, so head out and purchase one for yourself – your back will thank you.
Introduce Some Greenery
Introducing greenery into your personal workspace is a fantastic way to not just make your space look fresh and inviting, but also improve your air quality and offer you many psychological benefits. Studies have linked live plants to increased levels of productivity and some fantastic options for a home office are Boston Fern, English Ivy, Aloe and Bamboo. Succulents are also fantastic low-maintenance options which are ideal for people who aren’t too familiar with taking care of house plants. Improve your air quality and overall personal workspace aesthetic with some beautiful plants today!
Eliminate Clutter
All too often, workspaces end up cluttered, messy and slightly chaotic. Unfortunately, there is a direct link between major clutter causing stress. Whilst a little healthy clutter is known to enhance creativity, a messy and disorganised space is one that is going to reduce your productivity levels. Stacks of bills and items being strewn around everywhere can cause feelings of anxiety, which is why we always recommend organising your space. Take one day to get rid of clutter, and purchase items such as tabletop drawers and files that will aid in hiding the mess. Keep stationary in one compartment, bills in another and so on and so forth. Keeping everything organised not only looks good but enables you to find what you need in an instant.
Update Your Lighting
Last but not least, we cannot stress enough how important proper lighting is for your personal workspace. If you’re spending several hours of the day at your desk, we highly recommend purchasing a full spectrum light. Poor lighting can deteriorate your eyesight, cause headaches and lead to loss of concentration. This is especially important if you are someone who uses your personal workspace at night when natural lighting is no longer an option.
