Redefine your work space at Home

For those of you who work from home it is very important to figure out the right space to choose in your home where you can work. But home distractions can become a problem, particularly if you haven’t organized a special place to get your work done. If you feel overwhelmed by the constant distraction of phone calls, family or roommate interruptions, and disorganization, you need to create an environment where you can really get to work.

Here are a few tips to redefine your home to make it a wonderful place to work from.


1.      Choose a place either in your hall or bedroom where you think its cozy and quiet. Find the place that is the quietest in all the commotion. It may be in the corner of your bedroom or perhaps you have a den or a small room that isn’t being used.


2.      Place your study table or desk towards the corner where there is no outside interference. One of the benefits of using an actual desk is that your work-related materials are always going to be near. Most desks have multiple drawers for paper and other items and room to hold a computer without getting in the way of your writing area.


3.      Get a good chair. This is one of the most important tools of getting your work done at home. Go to furniture store and invest in a chair that you actually want to sit in. Hard wood or metal chairs are uncomfortable and often deter people from sitting down for the time necessary to get their work done.


4.      Organize your stationary . Make sure that all the stationary you need each day are easily reachable from your desk. It’s easy to become distracted from your work if you constantly have to leave your studies to go look for supplies in another area of the house. Put books, pens, pencils, erasers, and everything else you need in the drawers of your desk.


5.      Personalize your Study Spot and make it your own. If you like to work with background music, bring in you c.d. player and a bunch of your favorite cds. If you like to munch while you work, put a box of your favorite snacks by your workspace. If you’re an art fan, put your favorite paintings on the wall. Some people like to hang up inspirational posters or magazine clippings of people who they adore. You could  plant or flowers next to you for more colour.

Add anything that will help make your work space feel like home and also keep you focused on your work.