Notepad Corner

Working at home has its pros and cons. When you work at home, there are many things that can get your attention and there are a lot of things that can tempt you to have a break every now and then. This does not only distract you from your work but it also decreases your productivity. Planning and creating a nook that is practical, functional and conducive for working is important in keeping work at home individuals motivated, inspired and energized. When designing your small home office, you have to consider your wall color, lighting, storage and organizational requirements of your work. It can get pretty boring staring at blank lifeless walls. Specific colors can set right “mood” for working in your home office so with the help of the internet and a reliable antivirus installed in your computer you can safely search for online tools that can help you choose the perfect colors carefully and at the same time consider your options. Cool colors have that calming effect an...

Image by Benjamin Thompson on Flickr Taking the leap to work for yourself can be as exciting as it is daunting. Working from home is a pleasure that more people than ever can afford to do , with many taking up the option of either going freelance or breaking away from office life to work at the house. It can be dangerous, though. The distractions in the home that are only usually available in the evenings are now within reach at all times. Televisions, radios, big comfy sofas… As well as increasing your willpower it’s essential to create an environment that not only complements your new lifestyle but helps improve your productivity and concentration. Everybody’s different, though, so here are five tips to take into consideration when designing your new home office: 1: Make the most of your space Look around your new office. Can you visualise what you need to work efficiently, and can you imagine where those components fit into your new workspace? If yo...