New year, new you? Or new year, same you but just a little bit more organized and stylish?
If you made the move to work from home full-time after life became unlocked again, then refreshing your office is probably up there with the classic overhaul many like to do. After all, clean space, clean mind!
That being said, you might not be sure what exactly you want to do with it. This piece is here to offer you some inspiration and some suggestions that could help your work from home life get off to a flying start.
Read on to find out more.
Find the Desk of Your Dreams
Your desk is an important feature when working from home. It is much better to have a designated space to have everything you need in one place than it is to swap out the kitchen counter every morning.
If you have been using a random surface in your house as your desktop, or you have a desk that doesn’t quite feel right, is not quite big enough, or just isn’t comfortable for you to work at, then treating yourself to a new desk should definitely be the move you focus on.
When you are required to sit for long periods of time somewhere, being as comfortable as possible can only help!
Gadgets and Accessories
There are many gadgets and gizmos on the market that can make for an excellent work from home companion. While you might need less of them because you have the freedom to do what you need to do, such as make a cup of tea whenever you like instead of having to keep the one you have warm, they can still be very beneficial for streamlining your work and making your day-to-day work life a little easier.
Something you should pay attention to is how many electrical points you have so that your devices are not fighting for charge, whether you need a small heater to keep the room warm, and if you have the right lighting. All of these can make a tremendous difference to your work from home experience. Invest in some electrical supplies online to make sure you are kitted out!
Get the Support You Need
It can be much easier to get into comfortable positions when you are working from home. Maybe you stay in bed a little longer while you catch up on emails, or you find yourself hunched right over on the sofa with a stiff neck. Things are usually a little more relaxed when you aren’t sharing an office with your co-workers. However, this can also do really bad things for your posture, so getting supportive accessories such as a lumbar support or an office chair with support built in can be the difference between extreme aches and pains and your classic sedentary aches and pains.
These home office refreshments should make all the difference you need for the new year!