More people than ever before are working from home, so it’s important that everyone knows how to properly craft a home workspace. Long hours in front of a desk can make for a tired body and strained eyes, but a well-thought-out workspace will help the days fly by.
Swipe through to see our recommendations for your own remote workspace.
It’s crucial to have a desk that can adjust to your needs. Look for one that raises and lowers so you have the option of standing when sitting gets too uncomfortable. Add an adjustable keyboard tray to your desk for a fully-customizable setup.
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Similarly, look for a chair that adjusts to fit you and offers adequate support. A good chair will save you aches and pains, and might even keep you from having to visit a doctor.
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Working on a small laptop screen day after day can become frustrating. Consider investing in a larger monitor that connects to your laptop. It'll reduce the strain on your eyes and give you more space to organize all those open windows and tabs.
Since you’re at home and don’t have to worry about disturbing coworkers with your jams, try rocking your favorite tunes on some nice speakers.
Folks that work from home often eat lunch at their desks and their keyboards get a bit yucky over time. Clean up crumbs and drips with keyboard putty, a gelatinous substance that you gently press into your keyboard and pull away, bringing crumbs and dust with it.
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Brighten up your space with a plant or two. Numerous studies have found that indoor plants improve both physical and mental well-being. If you don’t have a lot of space, even a small plant in the windowsill will offer some cheer.