As millennials are entering the work force, as our children are getting more independent or our small ones are getting in elementary school we need flexibility in our homes for places to work.
Flexibility and time are seen as some of the most important things of your job or home space.
In the world we live in "side hustles" are common and kids school work doesn't go away.
Whether you are an entrepreneur launching a business from home, a parent working part time, or a full-time remote employee, along with a place you can keep an eye on your child or teen you need to create an appropriate home office/ work space to increase productivity.
How do you create the perfect work space that will facilitate concentration and hard work?
North Shore Contractor Management has been getting request on how to make small spaces more useful, more organized and pleasing to the eye.
Once these request start coming in NSCM takes great pride in helping and knowing the keys to success. Construction of these spaces don't need a carpenter,
Electrical work or even a painter. A lot of work can be done by yourself.
I have given tips and tricks can help the young working professional or parent how to create the perfect home office space.
1. Figure Out What Works for You
The beauty of working from home is that you get to create your own personal work space and a routine that is suited to your needs, style, and schedule. But before you begin revamping your home office, ask yourself this question:
What type of environment works for me?
Often I'm told I'm a construction life coach, helping you draw out the answers to questions - that call is the cheapest thing you can do. 631-838-4362 for me to show up and measure and sketch your ideas on paper.
You know yourself better than anyone else, so it only makes sense to design an office space that works for YOU. When decorating, determine if you’d like to use a standing desk or prefer to work from the kitchen table. Decide if you’d like to position your desk to face the window’s open views or if you’d rather face the wall and avoid outside distractions. Consider whether you work better while listening to music or if ambient noise is a better fit. Ask yourself what increases your productivity and energy and design your space according to those needs.
2. Create an Action Plan for Distractions
While working from home has many perks, it’s often easy to get sidetracked. Create an action plan to deal with distractions and stay organized when working from home. Set boundaries and let people know your dedicated office hours. Additionally, consider establishing cues for your roommate, spouse, or other family members. Maybe a closed door means “do not disturb” or certain hours are quiet hours in the home, on the other hand you always want to spend time with your children, you would rather not have him or her in their room with the door closed and wondering what are they up to? Face to face family time is what makes a family tight and makes children become better adults Whatever your plan is, communicate it to others to make your home office the perfect working space.
3. Paint the Walls a Color You Love
OK - this is where I usually come in. Sometimes people want something special in this local. Waynescoating, chalkboard paint, stripes or just an accent color is an easy and effective way to boost your mood and productivity, as well as stating this is your space.
As you will spend at least 40 hours a week in your office, take the time to choose a color
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that excites you each day. I like walls to be bright.
Colors can impact the way you think, behave, and perform, and the right color could have subtle effects on the overall success of your work.
4. Write with Nice Pens
While a Bic will get the job done, a nice pen makes taking notes a little bit better. While you can’t control the office supply purchasing at a brick-and-mortar office, you can control which supplies you stock in your home office. It’s your office, and you get to choose what products you use. It's a small reward to show you are going to embrace the home office.
5. Install Automated Lighting
With a growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use, millennials are increasingly connected to everything on their smart phone or tablet. Use smart technology in your new office by installing smart lights. If you connect these lights to your smartphone, you can change the hue and brightness of your lights while seated at your desk. One of my wonderful contacts is RJ and he is home automation, technology guru, check him out at www.hdsolutions.com
Home automation features in your home office give you a better range of control over your workspace, ultimately leading to more productivity and progress at the end of the day.
6. Get a Wonderful smelling Candle
Purchase a candle with an aroma you can’t resist. Another sensory reward like the pen, or adjustable lights that trigger your emotions. A fresh scent is a great way to feel relaxed and focused throughout the day. Because smell is associated with experience, you can choose a smell that reminds you of a have a happy time in order to boost your mood. While it’s a simple idea, a nice smell could make you more inclined to enjoy your work.
7. Install an Indoor Camera
Do you ever wonder how much time you spend working on legitimate projects versus how much time you spend surfing the internet each day? Consider installing an indoor camera in your home office. I use HD solutions for all this work, At the end of the business day, check the recorded feed and see how you actually spent your time. From the recordings, you can learn when you are most productive, what triggers sidetrack you, and how to avoid distractions in the future. An indoor camera can also come in handy if you want to check in on children or pets throughout the day without having to leave your office.
Creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing home-office will help you increase productivity in your work day and career. Whether you remodel your entire office or add a few small fixtures to your desk, updating your home-office space is the perfect way to stay up-to-date, increase your home value and make sure junior is surfing the internet safely
I look forward to hearing from you.
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