Productivity in the home office: how to adapt your home

With the Coronavirus pandemic, many companies and professionals have had to adapt to a new working arrangement: the home office, which until then was a trend that arrived timidly around the world, has gained momentum and is now approved by 80% of managers in Brazil, according to research published by CNN.

Therefore, adapting your home to work, even a few days a week, is essential if you want to maintain comfort, a good posture and, consequently, be more productive from the comfort of your home. In this article, you'll find some tips for adapting your home to this new way of working which, it seems, is here to stay. Follow along!

Set aside a place to work

To be productive in the home office and achieve greater focus and discipline, it's important to set aside a specific place to work. It could be a desk in your own bedroom, a room that turns into an office or even on the balcony, to enjoy some sun and fresh air. 

The important thing is that this environment is as quiet as possible and free from distractions such as television, which can hinder productivity. The tip is to invest in a comfortable chair and, if you use a laptop, keep the screen at eye level so that you don't strain your spine looking down or up.

Invest in multifunctional furniture

For those who live in compact apartments, it's also possible to have a comfortable workstation! The tip is to opt for multifunctional furniture, i.e. furniture that can have more than one function in the room.

If you set up your office in an open space in the house, such as a corner in the dining room, you can invest in a desk with drawers, for example, so you can store your laptop at the end of the day and leave the table free to use as a stand for bags, or even as part of the room's decor.

Keep your workspace organized

Whether it's an office or a desk somewhere in the house, it's essential to keep your space clean and organized to maintain productivity in the home office. It's common for people to be a little more relaxed at home, taking a cup of coffee to their workstation or even eating small meals there.

But it's important to remember that a tidy environment contributes greatly to productivity. Unconsciously, your body is more relaxed and focused to work, since clutter can be a nuisance and a distraction from everyday life.

Prioritize your body's health

It's common to hear people report that, during the home office period, they tend to work even more than if they were in the company. This is due to a number of factors, including the lack of interruptions from colleagues to resolve side issues, greater ease of concentration, since they are alone in the environment, and even making the most of the time it would take an employee to get to work, given that in large urban centers, the commute can take more than two hours.

That's why it's important to keep an eye on your body's health. First of all, choose an ergonomic chair that is comfortable for you and your body type. Also, try to stand up for at least 2 or 3 minutes every hour. Stretching constantly and doing at least 30 minutes of exercise every day makes all the difference.

Taking these precautions makes it easier to be productive in the home office and to adapt to this trend, which has everything it takes to continue. The result is happier, more productive employees and companies that grow and even save internal resources by letting their employees work from home part of the week.

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