Ways to Improve Your Home Office for Productivity

Working from home has its ups and downs, but the one thing that stays the same for a great number of people is that working from home can become monotonous. You can easily get sick and tired of the four walls in your home office, especially if you don’t feel the office’s vibe and energy. Whether your work from home is temporary or not, you should do something about it, otherwise, it may severely affect your productivity. Aside from adding art to jazz it up a little, you should also start thinking about your overall well-being. Luckily, there are some easy ways to spruce up your office space while increasing your productivity.

Invest in an Ergonomic Chair and Height-Adjustable Desk

Appealing, stylish yet ergonomic, ergonomic standing desk models are the best piece of furniture you can invest in for your home office. The finest models today are motorized – they allow you to stand and sit anytime you want. Thanks to their mechanism, these desks are very popular among office workers because they are comfortable to work on, convenient, and very beneficial.

A height-adjustable ergonomic desk will give you all the needed comfort when it comes to the height-positioning of your arms and shoulders when working on the computer, while also helping you have a better reach to your keyboard and mouse. All of this comfort, on the other hand, can lead to improved productivity since you won’t feel any kind of physical pain and distraction while working on your desk. One of the most common questions people have about these desks is ‘How long should you stand at a standing desk’, and according to professionals, you should try to balance your standing/sitting sessions. Generally speaking, it’s believed that for every 1 – 2 hours of sitting on the desk, you should spend at least 1-hour standing, so how you’ll balance these hours is all up to you.

Regarding the chair, investing in an ergonomic one can also improve your well-being and aid your lower back, neck, and shoulders. Depending on your budget and personal taste, you can choose from a large selection of ergonomic chairs with lumbar support, head, and shoulder support, so you could work for hours without feeling any pain in your body. When paired with a standing desk, you can get the best of both worlds as your productivity will be at its highest level. And not to mention the decrease of possible back injuries that can happen when sitting on a traditional office chair. Regarding the design and style of both ergonomic standing desk and office chair, you have all the freedom to choose the one that will meet your personal taste and requirements.

Invest in an Air Purifier

Aside from using essential oils to improve your focus while adding a pleasant smell in the office, you can also benefit from the use of an air purifier. Although Australia has quite clean air, there is always a way to improve it. A purifier of this kind will not only improve the air quality in your home office (because you have worked in it for hours), but it will also clean it from any possible pollutants that have entered the room when you were ventilating it with open windows. On the other hand, breathing in fresh and clean air will open up your senses and will help your brain function better, which is another way of improving your productivity. The best thing about purifiers is that they are usually portable, allowing you to move them from one room to another for improved air quality in your entire home.

Improve Your View with Plants and Appealing Planters

Speaking of air quality, did you know that there are numerous indoor plants that can improve the air quality in your home?! Besides being appealing, this is just another reason why you should think about adding indoor plants in your home office. But instead of planting them in any ordinary planter, this time you can invest in a beautiful self-water planter that will keep your plants alive while being a great addition to your home office.

Attractive, simple yet modern, a self-water planter is simply a must-have for every modern home as it can save you a lot of time and trouble when it comes to growing your indoor plants. The secret of these planters lies within their ability to water your plants from their roots for a prolonged period of time. Thanks to the built-in watering system, these planters can give your plants the needed amount of water. Just fill-up the planter’s reservoir with water and let your plants take as much water as they need. By doing this, you’ll be able to go even for weeks without watering the plants on your own. On top of that, the plants’ soil won’t lose any of its nutrients which is vital for their growth.

Choosing a planter of this kind is super easy, considering the fact that they are available in different sizes, giving you the opportunity to choose one that will fit in your home office’s decor.