5 Productivity Tips For Your Workspace

by Amanda Johnson, Employee Motivation Consultant for ClickHelp.co — professional technical writing tool

It doesn’t matter if you work in the office or at home, your workplace should be organised in proper way. It will help you to be productive, focused, creative and even happy. Colour, furniture choice, and lighting are very important and help to get the most out of your work day. So follow this 5 tips and you will notice that your productivity has increased.

1. Choose the colour for the type of your work

Colour influences our mood and working capacity. For example, green is a good choice for most workspaces, because this colour is associated with creative thinking and with positive emotional state.

If you do more knowledge work, it’s important to be relaxed to think clearly so you should choose blue shades. And in opposite if the job demands to be active, red colour is the best decision for your workspace.

2. Your space should be easy to adjust

If people can adjust their chair, the lights, the furniture, they feel a sense of confidence and control. So reorganize the space for your needs. However if you don’t have much control, buy some desk decor, adjustable chair that you can freely rearrange.

3. Let there be light

Natural light is important not only for the mood but for eye health. Try to arrange your desk closer to the natural light. But if you need confidence, you can use sheer blinds.

4. Buy some living creatures

Fish aquarium or plants can help you to stay focused. Researchers say that if your eyes are tired you should examine a plant for a few minutes. It can help to relax and keep your eyes healthy. These practices can provide a sense of calm that might aid your ability to focus and stay stress-free.

5. Try to be minimalist

Your workspace should be clean and free as possible so try to cut back on room decorations, maybe even furniture. Free space helps to think clearly, because you are not overwhelmed with things and do not feel under pressure.

It’s important that your workspace should be designed by you!

Were these tips helpful? What methods of workspace organisation and design do you use?

Amanda Johnson,
Employee Motivation Consultant for ClickHelp.co — best online documentation tool for SaaS vendors