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However, working from home also has many advantages – like the freedom to create a personalized space that you wouldn’t necessarily have in a public office. It’s important to create a work space that encourages productivity, and Talo would love to share some tips with you on how to ensure that your home office space will do exactly that! 

While some people need absolute silence, others need a bit of background noise.  Before you create your work space, you need to think about what type of environment you work best in. If you create a workspace that caters to this, you will be much more likely to be happy and productive in that location. Separating your home office space from where you do your day to day living will help you with switching between work and life mode. 

It’s hard to be your most productive self when you are constantly straining your eyes or rubbing your aching back! We encourage you to invest in a supportive chair and position your computer to eye-level. If your eyes are straining from the constant painful glare from your screen, try investing in an anti-glare screen cover for your computer, or even a more affordable option like blue light glasses. This may sound small, but you would be amazed at the difference it can make. You spend the majority of your day working, so make sure that you set a comfortable environment that will inspire you to be your most productive self! 

Things have a habit of piling up in home offices, so it’s important to reserve your desk for everyday supplies. Make it a habit to remove anything that is taking up space and not serving a purpose, like those three empty coffee mugs and empty snack packets! Take a few minutes every day to clean your workspace. Invest in simple storage methods such as floating shelves or file dividers to reduce distractions. To further reduce worries and distractions, why not allow Talo Financial to keep track of all of your financial and accounting needs? With our management accounting service, we can help you to keep your business organised and on track! 

When it’s time to step away from the screen, most of us instantly switch to another one and begin scrolling through social media or turning on the television. Try to break up that routine, even if it’s only a couple days a week, by doing something a little bit more productive. Breaks that include reading a newspaper article, or going for a walk around your block are much more helpful ways of recharging your battery. Make sure that you are choosing a break time that best works with your schedule, and that you aren’t taking breaks that are long and ineffective – the goal is always to come back feeling refreshed!

Your home office space should be a separate space that you look forward to working in every day, so put effort into creating something that meets your needs and encourages you to get things done. We get it – with so much to organize and prioritize in your day to day life, it can be hard to keep yourself motivated and productive, especially when you add the extra burden of financial and accounting stress to the mix. So why not let Talo take this burden off your hands? Give yourself some extra free time and simplify home-work life by letting us handle your bookkeeping work! 

Let’s work together to make sure your business is exactly what you dream of.