analysis: photo analysis: Setting Up Your Home Office

What do you see in the image above?

Notes:

• Working at home:

  with advanced technology and communication, many service professionals and freelancers can perform part or all of their work assignments from home. Telecommuting is becoming a normal way of work for many companies and service marketers.

• And with the current pending threat of covid-19, the need to work from home may be required in the months to come. So what do you need to get started:
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• First thing, connectivity:

  this would be fast internet connectivity – preferably with a direct connection for best security. And you will need to network all of your working devices such as your desktop PC, laptop(s), electronic pads, peripherals (scanners, printers, etc.) and cell phone(s) to a private network and/or cloud based system. This way your work will be accessible by you and other within the organization no matter where you happen to be.

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• FIND: desktop computer
  FIND: desktop monitor
  FIND: laptop
  FIND: work at home internet of things

• Got to have workstation:

  that includes a nice desk and chair that allows you to work comfortably. Included in the workstation setup is a nice LED lamp with varying light colors and shades for maximum light efficiency.

• You might consider investing into a standing desk – one that can be raised so that you can work standing up after sitting for an extended period of time. You could work for 2-3 hours sitting – then push a button to raise your desk and work 2-3 hours before returning to the sitting position. It is better for your posture and health.
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• FIND: standing desk
  FIND: ergonomic desk chair
  FIND: LED desk lamp

• Need to be disciplined:

  working from home requires focus and discipline – need to avoid the temptation to engage in other activities not related to work. Develop good time management skills to balance work and home situations.

• A large, wall chalk board or dry erase board can help. Use the board to list your schedule, daily tasks, numbers to call, and ideas that pop into your head. You could either attach mounted board or paint a side wall with chalkboard paint. Use the board to manage your time and to-do list.
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• FIND: wall mounted chalkboard
  FIND: paint your wall with chalkboard paint
  FIND: work-at-home assistant

• Add some decor:

  if you are working from home, you will be spending a lot of hours cooped up in a sectional corner of your home or apartment. So make it your own.

• Pictures of your family or other decor would be nice. Add some live houseplants that don’t require much care time. Houseplants will green up the place and have shown to filter some of the air for best environment.
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• FIND: live indoor houseplants
  FIND: desk decor
  FIND: desk pen/pencil holder

• Where to locate your home office:

  definitely with a window view – avoid placing your office in an enclosed area with no natural light or down in the basement. Having a nice window view will keep you motivated – it will become the place that you want to come back again for another day.

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  INFO: home office: your desk by the Window – yes; your desk facing the window – no

Final Observation:

this photo analysis offers a simple illustration for setting up your office at home. Yes, you need a desk, chair, desk lamp, and internet connected devices. But what the image illustrates for maximum efficiency is the wall chalkboard for task management – standing desk to relieve stress – a view to keep you motivated – and house plants to filter the air. Ideas that may help working from home to be more productive and enjoyable.

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