Many people dream about working from home. You’re able to reduce workplace distractions, work whenever you want, wherever you want, and the overall convenience is very appealing. Working from home allows you to eliminate the time you would have spent commuting to and from an office, instead of allowing you to better optimize your time on working.
However,
there are several upgrades that you should think about making to your home
office or workspace to ensure that you get the most out of working
from home.
Ergonomic
Office Chair
You will spend several hours of your day sitting down while you work. Being in a chair all day can put a lot of strain on your back. You might even notice you tend to lean forward or hunch over, leading to the neck or lower back pain. You can get up and walk around or do some stretches throughout the day, but this will only give you temporary relief.
An
ergonomic office chair will make it easier for you to sit down for hours. It
supports your back and minimizes pain, while also supporting your posture.
Your
Internet Speed
It may be
time for you to upgrade your internet. Even if you already have unlimited
internet, you won't get much out of it if the speed is slow. Not
much work can get done if you’re stuck waiting for your internet to let you
download files or get in contact with coworkers. Upgrading to a quicker speed
means an increase in productivity and a decrease in time spent waiting. You
should get the internet package with the quickest speed that you can afford.
Quality
Speakers
Since you’ll be working on the computer, you’ll likely end up taking video calls or at the very least having to watch something. Quality speakers will make sure you’re able to hear everything clearly.
It can also
be difficult to concentrate when you are working at home sometimes. Especially
if you’re not the only one in the house at the time. However, listening to a
good podcast or music can make it easier to keep you on task.
A
Smart Assistant
As the workload increases, it’s possible that you could begin to feel overwhelmed. A good way to combat this is to hire an assistant to help you. They can help you do many things, like create to-do lists, schedule meetings, and arrange phone calls.
Many people
hire an assistant to help them get through their day-to-day tasks. However, if
you cannot afford to have a human assistant, then you can get a technological
assistant such as Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
Ergonomic
Keyboard
If you type all day, then it is a good idea for you to invest in an ergonomic keyboard. Wrist strain can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, especially the longer and more tired your wrist gets from use. An ergonomic keyboard can take the strain off of your wrist. It can also make it more comfortable for you to type.
There was a study done that showed that an ergonomic keyboard can protect the wrist. The
study showed that 44 percent of the subjects who used an ergonomic keyboard
were able to lower their risk
level. They were also able to increase their productivity.
Filing
System
As you
work, you’re going to need a way to keep everything organized. If your work ends
up generating paper documents, you’ll want to find a decent filing cabinet for
your home office. What size and style your filing cabinet should be will depend
on the available space, but no matter what it should be able to keep your
documents protected and organized.
Good
Storage
To go with
a good filing system would be good storage. Whether or not your office or
workspace is spacious or compact, having decent storage can help to optimize
the space. How you store things in your office can range from your desk drawers
to shelves, to even the walls if you want to use a corkboard.
Decent
Lighting
Decent lighting can save your eyes and your productivity. A lack of good lighting can lead to problems like eyestrain, headaches, and fatigue. This is likely because your eyes have been intensely focused on your computer screen all day. Finding a good combination of natural and electronic light for both the day and evening hours can help ease these symptoms.
You need to
invest in the right things to make the most out of working from home.
An ergonomic keyboard, a decent filing system, fast internet, and an ergonomic
chair are just some of the things that you should think about investing in. You
should probably also get an assistant and good speakers.
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