My office area today? A piece of table in cooperation, which is not a good practice. For years of digital nomadism, I have been aware of the importance of having a specialized workspace to increase its productivity and avoid health problems associated with poor ergonomics (such as bending, hurts back …). I asked Ahmed, the author of the Horizon Blog Télétravail to give us advice on well the equipment of your office.
About the author: Author of the Horizonteletravail and Auto-Enterpreneur blog since 2020, Ahmed Khalifa Provide the best advice to maximize your productivity in the teleworking and live in your work in the comfort of your home.
It is tempting to sit in the teleworking where you think you are the most comfortable. Admit it, you have already found yourself on the sofa, your knees computer, and they thought it would take several hours, didn’t it?
At that time, you seem practical and you are not wrong to think. But after a few hours, twist in all directions to find a more comfortable position, your spine starts crouching.
Fortunately, you are not alone, many teleworkers are not yet equipped with an office area at home, often due to lack of space or delay. Even in a small space, however, you will see that with several modifications you can organize your work space at home.
Select the highest location
Finding the right place for your office can change in your routine remotely.
Calm, insulated and sufficiently illuminated place
You want to start, you have to choose a quiet place, with the least possible noise, especially outdoors and well lit. So you will have to look at the placement of windows and electrical sockets to define the places favorable for the installation of the office; If you have a free room, it’s even better.
You can define your own workspace from separating sections for greater privacy; Some may reduce the surrounding sounds, which is practical if you share your home with others.
I recommend for the natural lighting of your workspace to orient your office from the front or profile compared to the window to avoid against the counter -conference.
Be careful if you have several oriented to your office, check this parameter well.
A place with the smallest passage
A good place for Telework is also considered to be decentralized. First, you can ask your loved ones or your roommates to avoid at work, but you will not be able to force their movements to go to the kitchen or to the toilet.
It will be up to you to predict back and forth, which will destroy your credibility during online meetings and break your dynamics with their presence or curious look.
Beware of echoes
You may have never paid attention to it before, but according to your room acoustics, sound quality can drop during your online meetings or your phone calls. This is generally the case in rooms that are not very equipped with naked walls and a hard floor.
It will quickly become unpleasant for you.
If the change of location is complicated for you, you can consider adding elements to overcome this problem, for example:
- Strong curtains
- Carpet
- Pillows in places
- Acoustic foam
Invested in ergonomic equipment
When you spend long hours on teleworking, the posture you accept will become necessary.
Adjustable office
A good adjustable office is the basis for any Teleworker. Too big or too small, it is particularly necessary to be set to your size, otherwise you will have to always bend your back and your neck to work, which will get tired.
There are all kinds of them on the market, but I think an adjustable sitting office remains a good alternative to the coffee table in your living room. In addition to more comfortable work, you can alternate several jobs throughout the day. For example, practical to avoid strong feelings of the legs.
Chair thought of back
In addition to your office, you will need a chair for your work space at home, but not with every movement of an old fluctuating and creaking kitchen chair. No.
Real office chair with good lumbar support, adjustable height and adjustable armrests. The idea is that it can allow you to spend a few hours in a good painless posture.
As what, adjusting the seat before the start is not only reserved for motorists.
Other accessories you will need
Now that you have the basics, nothing prevents you from integrating others Other equipment If you want to have more comfort and adapt your office area in Telework. For example, you can consider vertical ergonomic mice to avoid tendonitis or anti -dirt helmet if you want to go to isolate your bubble.
Keep in mind that your workspace is like an extension of your home, a place where you have to feel good and productive at the same time. So you can create a place that looks like you, but watch out for Bazaar.
Organize your office area as a professional
Organizing your Telework Office will be nerves of war if you want to make full use of it. There is no secret, having a tidy environment allows you to be more productive.
Prefers minimalism
Minimalism is a way to lighten your office by maintaining only the necessary. There is no need to look for something under a pile of documents that lay for several weeks. Your workspace must be like your mind: clear and organized.
You can still keep some decorative elements provided they are not invasive. Nice photo frame, green plant or small object that inspires you is ideal for bringing personal touch without overloading your space. Everything is a matter of balance.
Uses shelves or baskets to cancel your space
If you want to cancel your office area in Telework, you can opt for shelves or organize magazines. You can find it at all prices and are effective in storing everything you need.
Some are to be attached to the walls, others land directly on the floor, but in any case you have to organize each space strategically. Think about how you use your office and what you need every day. Place objects that you most often use at hand to avoid unnecessary movements.
Do not leave your cables on the ground anymore
There is no doubt about the most common mistake when you fit into the home office. Neglecting cable management suspended from your office and finds out on the ground first represents a problem with a safety problem for you or equipment that could drop, but also does not make your task to clean the dust under the workspace.
To avoid the transformation of a pile of electrical wires into a web, you can use Velcro to group all of them and bring several rislans to connect them to the foot of your office to prevent them from hanging.
It is a bit of a DIY effort that makes your office safer and more pleasant.
What do you need to remember
You will understand to organize your home office at home is to create your personal cocoon where you feel comfortable and motivated to work. Although furniture plays in your productivityAbove all, you have to feel good.
Remember that your office is a place to spend a lot of time a day, so you have to organize it enough to stay effective and avoid losing time.