Home office necessities don’t have to break the bank. While the comforts of the actual office may run the gamut of dual monitors and high-speed printers, your home office setup should be a place that encourages you to be productive with minimal distractions. To make the best out of your remote work environment, make sure you have these three essentials.
1. A Dedicated WFH Space
The most important of home office necessities is the need for a dedicated working area. Whether you have a private in-home office or not, you can and should still be able to carve out a part of your living space for working only. Even if space may be limited, it’s important to try to choose a well-lit area for you to sit at your laptop and work comfortably for 8+ hours. For some that’s the dining room table and for others it’s the basement. Just try to steer clear from rooms with televisions, high-traffic areas (the playroom isn’t ideal) and the couch.
2. Comfortable Seating
Have you ever noticed that the more you slouch down in your seat, the less work you tend to do? That’s because studies have shown that improved posture led to increased efficiency at work, which may also account for why offices don’t supply cushy arm chairs for employees. Look for office chairs with lumbar support or purchase a cushion if a chair isn’t in your budget.
3. Good Old-Fashioned Pen and Notepad
We’re living in the digital age, but there’s something about having a pen and paper besides your computer when you need to jot down something quickly. Whether you use it to write your to-do list or if you have an impromptu call with your boss and need to take notes in a pinch, a good pen and notepad is a work from home essential.
Working remotely can pose a challenge and is an adjustment, but small tweaks and budget-friendly purchases can make help increase your focus and make your office away from the office your favorite place to get the job done.
