It might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to motivate yourself to work, but the area you work in can affect your productivity. From what’s on your desk to the type of view you have from your seat, here’s our guide to getting your workspace set up for maximum motivation…
1. Start with the desk
Where your desk is positioned will play an important part in how productive you’ll be during the work day. Facing the desk towards a window can be a big distraction as well as a very bright source of light if the sun’s out. If you work from home and have the option to move your desk, make sure you’re not looking directly at an open window – you want your attention to be on your project, not what’s going on outside!
If you work in an office, you probably don’t have much say in where your desk sits. But you can make sure your computer screen is approximately 17 inches away from you and you have an eye-level view of the computer screen. Removing any distracting lighting and making sure you have a supportive chair will improve your focus whilst at your desk. It might sound boring but trust us, it makes a huge difference!
2. Declutter
Having a clutter-free desk space can give you an extra boost to kick-start your next project. There are loads of reasons why making sure your desk is clear can be a positive thing, but most importantly, it removes distractions, helps you think more clearly and gives you some much-needed space for creativity.
Throw away unwanted items, file any documents, put pens and pencils in a stationery holder, and use a drawer to put anything you use a lot within easy reaching distance. Leave just the essentials on your desk and be sure to leave at least an A4-sized white space as a designated work area – that way, there’s always room on your desk to sign a document or sketch out a new idea.
from Becoming Minimalist explores the perks of a decluttered desk and gives some handy tips on how to keep it that way.
3. Add a personal touch
Your newly decluttered desk doesn’t have to be boring – add a photo of your family or favourite travel destination, or have your favourite motivational quote on display, so you’ve always got something sentimental or inspiring in view. The key is to restrict these items to one or two – having multiple non-work-related items can be distracting, build up clutter and steal your attention away from the task at hand. Without even realising it, your brain picks up everything around you, so the less there is to take in, the better your daily output will be!
4. Keep it under control
Make a point of regularly checking your workspace to keep on top of the clutter. If you find you’re not using certain items on your desk, put them in the drawer to free up some space. Likewise, if you’re always searching through your drawer for that one pen, add it to your desk to save some time.
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