{"id":442,"date":"2020-08-12T13:40:43","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T18:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=442"},"modified":"2020-10-28T15:55:22","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T20:55:22","slug":"create-positive-work-from-home-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/12\/create-positive-work-from-home-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a Positive Work-From-Home Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re part of the new remote workforce, welcome you to the club! I write this blog with a\u00a0<em>profound<\/em> personal understanding of what it takes to be a successful home-based employee. I&#8217;ve been doing it for years. I know all about the unique challenges and rewards that come with work-from-home.<\/p>\n<p>With this article, we&#8217;ll talk about how to create a positive work environment at home. We&#8217;ll look at the social and emotional challenges you might face as you make the change, and we&#8217;ll consider some temporary home office ideas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">f<\/a>urniture\u00a0pieces perfect for your new situation.<\/p>\n<h2>Dedicate a Specific Space to Work<\/h2>\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s your entire guest\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/bedroom.inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bedroom<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or the\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/dining-room\/tables\/room-type.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining room table<\/a><\/span> from 9 am to 5 pm, establish a comfortable workspace, and <em>use it every time<\/em>. This will help you focus and will help other family members learn to respect your schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a spot with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Internet access<\/li>\n<li>Power outlets<\/li>\n<li>Cell phone service<\/li>\n<li>Limited distractions<\/li>\n<li>Privacy<\/li>\n<li>Great\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/dining-room\/lighting\/room-type.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lighting<\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2014 be sure you have plenty of bright lighting for a positive mood and to reduce eye strain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;ll be working from home for more than a few months, you might want to make a few specific purchases at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/furniture-store-tarpon-springs.inc\">Tarpon Springs furniture store<\/a> like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/home-office\/desks\/department-type.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A desk<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/home-office\/chairs\/department-type.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An office chair<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/home-office\/cabinets\/department-type.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">And a file cabinet<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you learn one thing about working from home today let it be this:\u00a0<strong>don&#8217;t attempt to work in the middle of the family\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/living-room.inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">living room<\/a><\/span>\u00a0when everyone is home having family time.\u00a0<\/strong>It will only lead to distraction, and your family will feel alienated if you&#8217;re in the &#8220;family area&#8221; but not doing &#8220;family things.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2>Work-From-Home Is Real Work<\/h2>\n<p>If you once held the belief that working from home was easy, or not legitimate work, you&#8217;ve likely changed your mind by now. Even if you&#8217;re only planning to telecommute for a few weeks, you&#8217;re going to face some interesting new challenges.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depending on your organization&#8217;s needs, you may find yourself putting in far\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wagehourblog.com\/2020\/03\/articles\/wage-hour-class-actions\/covid-19-work-from-home-policies-and-maintaining-wage-and-hour-compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">more than a standard 40-hour workweek<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>You may find it challenging to get motivated, or to disengage from work now.<\/li>\n<li>That&#8217;s because there is no way to physically or mentally clock in or clock out.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll find yourself thinking about work more during off-hours.<\/li>\n<li>Psychologically, you haven&#8217;t had a chance shift mental gears, like you would during a commute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Time management and professionalism will quickly become the keys to your happiness while you&#8217;re telecommuting\/working from home.<\/p>\n<h2>Treat Work-From-Home With the Dedication It Deserves<\/h2>\n<p>Successful remote work is NOT about sweatpants and social media.\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.trello.com\/company-remote-work-myths\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">That&#8217;s a myth!<\/a><\/span>\u00a0Whatever your job is, give your career the same amount of respect as you would if you were continuing to work from an office.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your work week, and set a schedule.\u00a0On work days you should always:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare for work at home much as you&#8217;d prepare to work on-site.<\/li>\n<li>Give yourself the same level of personal grooming.<\/li>\n<li>Dress appropriately for the job.<\/li>\n<li>This makes a big difference in your self-esteem, and will boost your positivity level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Whatever your morning routine is, keep at it!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Set Boundaries<\/h2>\n<p>Do whatever it takes to set reasonable boundaries\u00a0<em>after<\/em>\u00a0putting in your full day of work. Turn off your cell phone, set down your laptop, and close the door to your new\u00a0home office space.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I&#8217;m not saying we shouldn&#8217;t try to be flexible and accommodating to our bosses and customers, especially during these interesting times.<\/li>\n<li>But learn to draw a line\u00a0<em>somewhere<\/em>\u00a0and stick to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Telecommuting is not a new concept, but it will be a new work experience for millions of employees as we navigate these uncharted waters. Built a positive workspace in your home to stay on task. And remember, we&#8217;re all in this together! If you&#8217;d like help creating the perfect, positive office space to work-from-home, contact us\u00a0today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re part of the new remote workforce, welcome you to the club! 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