June 18, 2009
The Simple Office
By JRP in Business | 4 comments
Do you have an office that is too cluttered? This can seriously decrease your productivity. It can also reduce your motivation to work. It can even make you depressed.
You really don’t need to have a lot of stuff in your office to do most jobs. Here is a short list of the few things that a simple office might need.
- An office desk and office chair. Get ones that are simple and functional in their design.
- A computer. The majority of people need a computer to get their work done these days.
- A light. It’s important to have good lighting when you are working so lamps and overhead lighting are necessary.
- Writing pad and utensil. Most people do not need more than one of each of these items.
- One small memento. You don’t need a whole cubicle filled with photos of your family but one is nice.
- The specific equipment needed to do your job. A book binder needs a paper cutter. Someone who sews needs a sewing machine. But you probably don’t need everything that you have. Go through the office and ask yourself if each item is truly necessary to the job.
Making the effort to simplify your office could make you feel a lot better about your work. Try it and see.
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Roger Walcott | Jul 11, 2009 | Reply
Don’t forget a door! Not only will enclosing your workspace at home make it tax deductible, but I find it’s totally and completely essential in keeping my work life productive and organized. When in doubt, shut it out!
Martin | Jul 11, 2009 | Reply
I think these are definitely essential. The noise level has never been important to me–I often work in bustling coffee shops or with loud music–but a clear, uncluttered workspace really makes a big difference to me. Good points!
Loreta | Jul 11, 2009 | Reply
I always keep a single pad of paper beside my desk with a pen tucked beside it. It generally helps me stay organized to be able to scribble thoughts as they occur to me or take notes on emails as they come in; it solidifies everything in my head.
James C, | Jul 11, 2009 | Reply
I’m actually not much of a minimalist; I like to have absolutely everything within arms reach because I work in a very helter skelter fashion. I keep stacks of papers, work, and books within reach at all times. I like to be buried and surrounded, and my productivity kicks up to a manic level!