5 Ways to Create a Productive Home Office

With most of us currently working from home, the team at Satchells were reminiscing recently about the good times, not so long ago, when we were all working in the office together and how much we loved our respective little corners!

We all agreed that the most coveted desk position in our office is the one closest to the window with a clear view of all the comings and goings – and we guess this is a favoured position in most workplaces. But, as the world continues to shift towards a population that works from home, it’s likely that you now need to switch your focus into creating a productive home office instead.

So, here are our top five tips for enhanced productivity as you settle into your new home office surroundings.

1. Silence is Golden

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a spare room in the house or garden to convert into a beautiful home office. However, to effectively work from home, you will need a dedicated space to concentrate on the tasks ahead.

Cordoning off a dedicated workspace with little distractions is essential for a productive working day. Ideally position yourself away from the TV and out of view of household chores awaiting your attention, and anything else which may cause your mind to wander.

We have some perfect homes for sale in Hitchin that are within a 40-minute commute of London and have enough space for you to create your own home workspace too.

2. Remember to Take Breaks

No employer would ever expect you to sit glued to your chair for eight hours a day without affording you some respite. To be productive at home, you should treat yourself precisely the same.

Take regular breaks where your work allows it. Grab a coffee, make time for a sandwich, take a comfort break or simply get your step count up around the house or garden.

Walking is therapeutic and can help clear your mind, so make sure you nip out with the dog, or go for a countryside amble. Where better to get a fantastic walk but in Hitchin – one of The Guardian’s top 11 places to live.

3. Clean and Declutter

A tidy room is a tidy mind, so imagine how productive you’ll be, working from a tidy desk! Declutter your desk, in-trays and surrounding office space ruthlessly...and regularly.

You need to create a calm home office that sets the right tone for your day. Sitting at a desk free of paperwork, notepads, and empty coffee cups is the first step to guaranteeing a productive working day.

4. Let the Light in

Working in a room that is light and airy will undoubtedly increase your productivity.

If possible, position your desk facing a window, which will enable you to reap the rewards of the natural light and give you a decent view too. Sitting with a desk facing the wall can leave you feeling demotivated and lethargic.

The aim is to increase your mood and efficiency, allowing you to work much more effectively, so any way you can stimulate your brain is beneficial.

5. Productivity is Individual

Ultimately, the beauty of working from home means you can finally work in a way that makes you tick.

You might discover that you are most productive when you have rock music playing in the background, or classical notes tinkling through your ears. Maybe you love the company of the family pet by your feet whilst you work away! We are all individuals and work in different ways.

What’s important is that you grab the positives from your home-working situation and create your home office space in a way that brings out your most productive self.

Call the Satchells team on 01462 600900 or email admin@satchells.co.uk to see how we can help you find your perfect home with the bonus of office space that supports your productivity!