How to Create a Reliable Home Office

When the pandemic hit at the start of 2020, most people found themselves thrust into working from home. This change of scenery was one that everyone worked hard to accommodate overnight. Now here we are two years later, and many have settled into the work-from-home reality. 

But, are we being as productive as we possibly can? Chances are something distracts you from completely focusing on work throughout your day. Whether these come in the form of physical distractions or simply network ones, there are ways that we can minimize the hurt and get back to work.

Changes to your environment can be as small as you want but can still make a huge difference.

The Right Technology 

First, if your equipment isn’t up to the challenge, neither are you. One of the greatest setbacks to working from home is not having the correct equipment to ensure your work goes uninterrupted.

A great wifi signal is essential, but again it comes down to whether or not the equipment you are using to gain that signal is good enough. If your monitors and other hookups aren’t the best quality, signal won’t be as effective and will hamper your productivity. 

The great thing about Sound Xperience is that we can walk you through exactly what equipment you need to make the best home office space that works for you. We offer the best technology options to get you settled into your office space at home. We want to make sure that you have the best connection to complete your work efficiently.

The Right Chair

It may sound a little silly, but having the correct seating option will work wonders for your focus and overall health. If you aren’t sitting correctly, chances are your focus isn’t going to be at its peak. How often have you tried to work in a situation where your body aches or you are uncomfortable? 

Overall, the aches and pains of being in a terrible seat will prevent your home office from being a reliable resource for you to be your most productive. You can’t work if you are constantly trying to alleviate that nagging feeling of discomfort from the back of your mind. 

There is a fine balance between not comfortable enough and too comfortable. If your chair is too comfortable, it could distract you from doing any work at all. The perfect chair is in the middle, allowing you to focus more without adding strain to your body.

The Right Organization Plan

Ensuring your workspace is free from clutter is also important to keep in mind when creating your home office. If your desk is cluttered, you won’t be able to locate things you need when you need them, and you will become distracted by all the extra items lying around.

Making sure all your work documents are in designated places ensures that your efficiency will be to the standards you need to perform your best. It will also eliminate unnecessary distractions from having to hunt down important documents.

Getting a filing cabinet or even some space-saving shelves could clear up space for your desk. Clutter is your downfall to a successful day at the “home” office.

The Right Environment

The vibe of your workspace is just as important as all the physical elements. If the energy isn’t correct, then your mental acuity won’t be where it needs to be for you to be successful. 

If you work best with some music, then make sure you use your audio speakers to ensure the best quality of sound is there to soothe you through the stresses of your day. If you are more of a visual comfort person, make sure you have the proper lighting and coloring of your space to keep your energy pumped and your mental synapses firing.

If your home office detracts from who you are as a person, then you aren’t likely to remain motivated to work the job you are tasked to do. You are more likely to let your home at large distract you from what you should be doing in your office. Distraction is only your mind telling you it isn’t happy. 
Keep your mind happy. Keep your boss happy. Discuss your home office needs with the experts, and contact us.