Work productivity, whether you are office bound or working from home, goes hand in hand with your work environment. Indirectly, your environment has an influence and impact on your daily routine and state of mind.

1. How to
better
manage
your time
and work
space
(and relieve
yourself of
unnecessary
stress)

2. Working Remotely

3. Working remotely means that you have the advantage of being in
complete control of your work space

4. In doing so, the following
should be kept in mind

5. By sectioning off a specific area for pure work-related purposes, you body and mind
recognises when it is expected to concentrate and apply mind to matter.

6. Temperature control is important; working in a space that is too hot makes you drowsy,
while working in a space that is too cold makes you uncomfortable and causes you to lose
focus.

7. Ensuring that your work space
is equipped with proper lighting
and ventilation keeps your mind
fresh and alert and doesn’t cause
unnecessary strain on your eyes.

8. To guard against
interruptions or distractions,
develop habits such as placing
your cellphone out of sight,
not facing your desk to a
window and removing any
distracting materials from
your desk.

9. Position your desk and chair
comfortable; you might need to
work for long periods of time!

10. Office-bound work

11. In this instance, it’s more difficult to personalize or rearrange your work
environment. But there is hope!

12. Declutter your desk; a cluttered
work space oftentimes delays
your productivity and prevents
you from thinking clearly about
your goals.

13. Always have water or something to drink at hand. Taking regular sips during your daily
duties allows oxygen to make its way to your brain and keeps your mind fresh and alert.

14. Bring your personally
to the table; literally! By
placing recognisable or
meaningful ornaments
or materials on your
desk, you feel more at
ease and acquaint with
your work
environment.

15. An environment fitting to work demands and needs plays a vital role in ensuring that you
deliver a quality and innovative work product.