10 Tips For Optimizing Your Home Office

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10 Tips For Optimizing Your Home Office
In 2013, over 380,000 days away from work
accumulated due to ergonomic- related injuries.
That means 1 out of 3 office workers lost time at
work due to improper desk setup. You may not
have an office to request these ergonomic
supplies from, but that makes it easier to do it
yourself. Optimizing your home office is a great
way to prevent injuries in the long run. Keep
reading for the best ways to optimize your home
office. 1. Standing Desk
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• Humans werent meant to sit in chairs for
  prolonged times over many years. A standing desk
  is the best step you can towards home office
  optimization.
• Standing desks offer many benefits. They lower
  your risk of heart disease, weight gain,
  obesity, and even help with back pain.
• Standing desks can even help kids tasked with
  online school be more productive in their
  studies.
• Footrest
• What your feet rest on while youre standing or
  sitting is also important. Since standing desks
  are adjustable, its still possible to sit during
  the day.
• While sitting, you should work to maintain good
  posture, but investing in a footrest also helps
  with ergonomics. Allowing your feet to hang all
  day is not good for them, and leads to eventual
  pain.
• The same goes for standing at your desk.
  Anti-fatigue mats help keep your feet
  comfortable during the day while helping to
  prevent injury.
• Ergonomic Keyboard
• Ergonomic keyboards are known to help prevent
  and/or ease any pain brought on by carpal tunnel
  syndrome. Your hands and wrists can rest in their
  natural state, allowing you to reduce the strain
  that comes with typing for prolonged periods.
• There are different options for ergonomic
  keyboards available, so youll have to decide
  which works best for you and your needs.
• The Right Chair
• Besides organization, this is going to be the
  most subjective choice you make in your home
  office. What one person considers comfortable
  might make someone elses back hurt within five
  minutes.
• Luckily, there is no shortage of seating options
  available on the market to choose from.
• A Good Mouse
• An ergonomic computer mouse provides the same
  benefits as an ergonomic keyboard. It eases
  wrist strain and pain while helping you to stay
  productive. There are also padded mouse pads
  available that can help with wrist pain while
  you work from home.

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• A Filing System
• An optimized filing system can help you in the
  long run, especially if youre self- employed.
• Having folders for tax documents, contracts you
  may sign, even notes from important meetings,
  phone calls, or things you want to remember.
• Creating a system also means getting to know
  yourself enough to know what it is you need from
  a home office. It can be an intimate process if
  youd like it to be, but the main goal here is
  to keep your office organized.
• Storage
• This isnt just for files. Organized storage
  space is important for your productivity in the
  long run. The easier you make it for yourself to
  find and put things away, the more likely you
  are to keep your storage organized.
• Just like your filing system, create a customized
  storage system. This doesnt mean buying special
  storage shelves and baskets (though you can if
  youd like). It just means creating a home for
  everything in your office so you dont have to
  spend too much time looking for products when
  theyre needed.
• This means dedicated areas for specific products,
  and making sure nothing else is put there.
• Optimal Location
• Think about what distracts you while working, and
  do your best to not place your home office
  anywhere near it. Yes, this can still be achieved
  with limited space.
• If you like natural light while you work, place
  your desk near a window. If you get distracted
  by looking out the window, maybe pick a spot far
  away from a window
• that still gives you good lighting.
• Connectivity is another important thing to
  consider in your home office. Giving yourself
  the optimal connectivity in the house is best.
  Place your router near your work station if its
  possible.
• Proper Lighting
• Whether you achieve this through natural light or
  plenty of fixtures, bright lighting in your
  office is another way to achieve maximum
  productivity.
• Placing your desk near a window or in a bright
  room is best if you have access. If not,
  creating a plan for your lighting erases any
  guessing about whether its going
• to work for you in the long run.

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Test different bulb shades, or visit a store that
has the bulbs and their shades on display. If
youre going for a cozy atmosphere, warmer bulbs
are going to work for you. If you want a bright,
white space, then whiter bulbs are what you
want. 10. Inspiration Take this tip however youd
like, but place inspiration in your home
office. Whether thats art, plants, quotes,
candles, books, journals, anything. If you look
at it and want to work or feel inspired, then it
should go into your space. Get Creative With Your
Home Office No matter what tips you decide to
take away from this article, remember that its
your home office. You can do whatever youd like
with the space, as long as it inspires you to
keep working and to be better. Mix colors and
textures. Bring in different scenes and feelings.
Switch decorations up as often or as little as
youd like. Add a chair or couch in the corner
if you feel like it, and remember to stand up
throughout the day. If youd like to read more
about home office design, or want to learn more
about standing desks, check out our blog or
contact us today.