Transform Your Office And Increase Your Energy

Is your office hindering your performance, or is actually contributing to your success? You can, by making small changes, improve your working environment so that it channels your energies in the right direction.

To make the following changes, you will need to allocate at least a couple of days. The best bet is to set aside a weekend when you have no other commitments.

A cluttered office leads to a cluttered mind

Empty your whole office! Shampoo the carpets or replace them. Give your working environment a new lick of paint. Install blinds on your windows if you already haven’t done so. Repair/replace all damaged cabinets, desks and filing cabinets before placing them back into the office.

If you don’t use it get rid of it

I have a simple rule for what should be in your office. Anything (files, folders, books, brochures etc) that you have not used in the last 12 months should not be brought back into your office. Put in storage, sell, or dump it!

A place for everything

Designate a place for everything. The most used items must be the most accessible and nearby. The least used items can be stored higher up or further back.

Your seating position

You should sit in a position that makes you feel right in the office. Make sure that your screen doesn’t reflect the sunlight and you can view the door. This will give you more control of your working environment. Move your chair around the room until you find a place that feels just right.

Keep 1 nice plant in your office

Try and choose a hardy plant that will survive if you forget to water it for a few days. Don’t overdo it with plants as this can clutter your working environment.

Use Natural Lighting

Do not use fluorescent lighting as this can give you a headache and make you feel more tired. Get a dimmer switch so that you can control the level of lighting to suit your mood and time of day. Your blinds will also help to regulate the light.

Heating & cooling

Do not use a fan heater as this can have a drying effect on your skin and the noise serves to sap away your energy. It is much better to use an oil heater that has a thermostatic control. Keep a water cooler in the office. You will be surprised at how much water you end up drinking. Water acts as a purifier, removing toxins from your body and giving you more energy.

Wires and leads

You get handy little contraptions that serve to keep your wires and leads together running neatly along the wall. Where possible attach the wires to the back of your desk using wire clips.

Maintain a clean desktop

File anything that can be filed, instantly. Throw away anything that you don’t need. Have 3 trays on your desk. The first is labeled - To do today, the second - to do this week, the third - When you have time.

Repair or replace immediately

There is nothing worse then having a punch or stapler that is not fit for the job. If the numbers on your calculator are faded or a drawer is damaged then fix it immediately.

Keep a couple of pictures of your nearest and dearest

This serves to remind you why you are working so hard in the first place and when its time to lock up and leave.

Now that you have changed your office, you will find that you are able to deal with all problems more efficiently and quickly. Your energy levels will increase and success should be 1 step closer!

About the Author

by Nazir Daud
www.citylocal.co.uk