Home Office Workspace Essentials

Teleworking and working from home were in practice long before they became a necessity (due to COVID-19). Most employees and professionals are working from home today. So here is an effective guide to set up your home office and the supplies you need for it.

As per research working from home tends to be more productive because someone can more effectively focus on the fundamentals of working. That is if you have the right workspace in your home or flat.

This guide includes a short and practical checklist to help you plan your working space at home quickly and professionally. This guide also contains what should be in your workspace to achieve high productivity. In the end, there are few tips for you to be more productive and healthy when working from home.

Plan what your home office should contain to help you work effectively. Think thoroughly about what you need to do to be productive to work from home? What are the essentials items you must need? Such as a water dispenser or your cup of coffee/tea, and what needs to be close by.

Now first look at the spot where you should set up your home office in your home or flat. To choose where to set up your home office, you should consider the following questions:

1. What will you require for your home office? Do you need a computer with you or do you need extra space to work with printed documents and files?
2. Do you work primarily online? Do you need internet essentials for your work?
3. Do you need to do regular video conferences with your co-workers? What background will be appropriate for VC?
4. Do you have kids at home? Do you need a quiet and isolated environment to work without distraction or disturbance/interruption?

Once you’ve selected the best place within your home to set up your workspace, write a checklist of everything needed to turn that place into a productive home office. Remove everything else that won’t help you become more productive when working from home.

As per data analysis below items are essentials to work from home to boost high productivity.

Once you have removed everything else from your selected place and written a list of the most important items to get your work done, the Following are some extra essentials that you may need to improve your productivity or simply enhance your day.

1. Computer: a laptop is perfect for your home office
2. Desk: a neat and stylish desk to work from home
3. Office chair: comfort and ergonomic are key
4. Keyboard: Speed up your typing
5. Mouse: Precision and speed
6. WiFi: Speed up your home Internet connection
7. headphones with microphone: for video conference calls
8. Speakers: Play your focus music playlist
9. Bluetooth speakers: Take your music with you
10. Water bottle: Stay hydrated in style
11. Coffee mug: Energize your body and soul
12. Fragrant candle: Set the correct mood for mindful work
13. Notepad: something to write on.
14. Pen: something to write with.
15. Mouse pad: Be gentle with your wrists
16. Cables: Connect everything together
17. Printer and scanner: if and when you need hard copies.
18. File cabinet: to store paper and documents at home.
19. phone charger: Keep your phone running throughout the day
20. Fragrance diffuser: Keep your office fresh
21. Desk lamp: Keep your office bright
22. armchair: when its time to relax
23. Music subscription: Fuel your creativity

To manage your day to be more productive at home, see the tips below:

1. Stick to a routine
2. Start early
3. Dress for success
4. Set clear guidelines with other people in your house.
5. Take invigorating breaks
6. exercise
7. Ask for what you need
8. Keep track of your health
9. Relax and unwind after work 
10. Sleep well