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How To Set Up A Home Office

 


 

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How to Set Up a Home Office

 

Even before the pandemic hit, more and more employers were allowing staff to work from home, at least occasionally. Working remotely can allow greater flexibility to set your own schedule, reduce commute time, and focus on work with minimal distractions. But don’t get too comfortable — working at home shouldn’t entail balancing your laptop while you relax on the couch. Instead, you’ll want to set up a home office designed to enable you to work comfortably, effectively, and with minimal distractions. Here are a few ways to make sure you can be productive at home.

 

Create a Designated Space

Claim a specific space in your house as your home office. It doesn’t have to be an entire room, just a place that’s separate from other activities such as cooking and sleeping. If you have a dedicated desk, that’s great, but it’s not a requirement. You just need your space to communicate to you (and visitors) that while you’re there, you are working. Having this space will help define the line between work and home, and it will make it easier to get into the “work” mindset each day.

 

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Why might someone consider setting up an office for working from home?

I’ve worked from home (WFH) a number of days per week for the past few years, and in my opinion, there’s nothing worse than working from your bed, couch, or kitchen table. Instead, set up an ergonomic home office that reflects professionalism and promotes productivity. During this COVID-19 crisis, with no known end to most Americans’ virtual work mode, creating a designated at-home workspace for yourself is a wise investment of time — and it doesn’t need to be costly.

 

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