In the same way decluttering can make you healthier and happier, redecoration it can help create new ideas, encourage creativity and increase creativity productivity levels. This is especially true in places where you spend most of your time creating, for example at your table (Right now also known as my dining table). If you’re sorry without motivation or when you sit down to work without inspiration, then you know it’s time to freshen up your work area and change the environment.
Like us, if you’re willing to make some physical design changes in your work area and re-pour those creative juices; Emily Henderson it has all the tips and tricks to revitalize your space and your state of mind. This is especially necessary because many of us are working full time from home. But this change has had a really positive impact on Henderson’s working life.
“I was very programmed (self-imposed), so it has completely changed, I hope forever, my approach to work,” he explains. “I love a hustle and bustle, and I’m sure I’ll get back into it for a while, but the forced slowdown made me realize how exhausted I was to leave myself. It was like a “busy detox” and now I’m much more present with my kids, it’s crazy! I work less, but I feel more productive. ” We have to agree. In fact, the idea of returning to a regular office is becoming more and more appealing.
Read some simple updates that will help you turn your workplace (wherever it is) into a place where you can enjoy joy, inspiration, and a place you enjoy being in every day. Let’s face it, our home tables are a bigger part of our lives than ever before.
Each person’s brain works differently based on their environment (and your work), so Henderson suggests exploring what environment inspires you A. You want to sit at work and work at B. Fertile.
“It’s like knowing what music or sounds help you while you’re working, and which ones distract you,” he told me. “I need as little confusion as possible, so I have a tray that complicates the mess so that the rest of the table is as clean as possible. I need natural light and a very comfortable chair, but it can be a very small space or even a dining table. So invent things that are not negotiable for your productivity and try to improve them as much as possible. ” Wise advice.
Many of us are working from home now, but not all of us have the luxury of a dedicated home office space. Henderson suggests investing in multi-tasking pieces that work just like you. Or cultivate an area that doubles as your dining table or sofa but feels like a productive work environment. “I like it ‘work tray’ that is, a tray that holds everything in one place so you can move around when you need it (or out of the table for lunch / dinner), ”says Henderson. Or if you’re working out of bed, invest in this acrylic bed tray“Game changer!”
Think about it: You’ll probably spend at least 40 hours a week at or near your desk, so why not improve to make it look like yours? “You want your space to reflect your identity for sure, and this can come in a lot of nice feather cups (I get a weird joy at this) or in a beautiful notebook,” says Henderson. “Personalize with what brings you joy, with those little things that make you and you happy want look. They can be picture frames, the right stapler, and a bunch of great design books to keep you inspired. ”
Try some of these great solutions to add more personality to your table and help you organize:
– Expression pen it adds a little curiosity to your Monday mornings.
– These to stack trays piles of paper are an elegant way to look appropriate.
– Combine form and function wall calendar enough to frame.
– Level up with them golden scissors. No one will borrow yours and never return it.
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PHOTO: Emily Henderson’s home office, photographed by Sara Tramp
Studies show that that nature can immediately make us feel more inspired and see things from a different perspective. If you can’t take a break from work outside for a few hours at work, bring it outside. Natural gems such as shells, crystals, rocks, and flowers are cheap ways to branch out into your table decor to incorporate the things they provide. it’s a seasonal approach.
Jac Cameron, co-founder and creative director AYR Denim In NYC, she is looking for crystals to decorate her desk space and get good energy. “I have a million crystals around me. Next to the candle on my desk is an amethyst crystal. With energy, I like what it does to me. There is also Labradorite. It contains iridium and is good for the creative process. And behind me in the corner of the window are pieces of pink quartz. ‘ Ommmm.
Another easy way to mix your decor and freshen up your work area with the seasons is to add it elegant photo frames and exchange photos with some of your favorites. Seeing familiar faces and happy memories will boost your immediate mood and motivate you too.
“We hope to look at or be close to nature that most of us can achieve more now that we’re not in big office buildings,” says Henderson. “If you can position your desk to look out of a window, if not, get a pet plant or two to help the air circulate.”
Don’t you have a green thumb? No problem. Refresh the workspace with this rounding our favorite fake plants but whatever it looks like.
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PHOTO: Emily Henderson’s home office, photographed by Sara Tramp
Do you remember what we said earlier about the mess? Fight the urge to put all these papers in a trash can. Instead of using it storage boxes on the table, baskets, vessels, or drawer distributors to organize supplies on your desktop that you don’t necessarily need. If you don’t have a desk drawer or prefer to have certain items sitting on your desk, be creative with storage. stackable drawers or color-coordinated boxes that make it easier to find the art when you need to mix it up.
Of course, your storage needs depend on your job. At least Henderson says most of us need a tray. But according to your needs, choose a desk with drawers to hide the rubbish, or go vertically and choose shelves or even a small hanging cupboard to store books / notebooks and general materials.
Also, tagging and being on top of your archive will make a big difference in helping you avoid those scary paper mountains on your desk. Archiving can be really fun when you use it beautiful file folders and have a nice place to put everything. This pile of paper suddenly looks elegant and is much more manageable to deal with.
Henderson HQ is “great about the senses,” so are candles and flowers (even dried or picked from the yard). “If I didn’t see my kids all day I would probably pick a picture of them every day (and maybe I still will) but the mess makes me feel chaotic when I work out, so I’m talking about setting the mood. A lot of things,” he says.
Lighting candles it can help your creative flow in the office and instantly spark a pleasant atmosphere at your desk, which, oddly enough, makes you more motivated to be productive. If lighting up a candle makes you nervous, there are some great candle-free candle options to freshen up your work area, which will help enhance the overall atmosphere and mood. Of course, I will stick to my theory forever salt lamp you can fix anything in any space including candle FOMO.
An office is more than just looks. It’s also about functionality and convenience. As you refresh your work decor, you may also want to consider making some changes that will improve the ergonomics of your space. This can be:
– Acquisition of A foot support to put your feet up while you are sitting.
All of these things depend on the ergonomic issues you are experiencing right now, such as knee pain, back pain, or wrist pain. Having the right ergonomic solutions will reduce your chances of recurring stress injuries or other health problems along the way. Most of us spend a lot of time sitting at our tables every week, so do yourself a favor and make it a comfortable and homely place where you feel you can actually produce your best work and enjoy coming every day.
Henderson’s # 1 tip for maximizing your home environment.
“In an office, shape continues to function, but fortunately for us, the market has really started to make the table look good and comfortable and, more importantly, make chairs. Get a comfortable chair, ”he advises.
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This publication was published on January 18, 2021, and has been updated ever since.
