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Working from home has changed the way many people view their own space, because what once felt comfortable and familiar can suddenly seem noisy, cluttered, or full of distractions you didn’t notice before. Working from home can seem like the ultimate comfort until you realise that you’re still working, and that sometimes, wearing pyjamas and enjoying other comforts just makes you feel tired, not ready to be productive. Bad habits can add up, and they can throw off your focus more than expected.
That being said, if you’re finding it hard to stay focused while working from home, it might not be your job or your schedule that’s to blame. Sometimes, it’s just the space around you. That’s not a criticism, just something worth being honest about. You need the right environment to get into the zone and stay there, and no, that doesn’t always mean trying to turn your kitchen table into a boardroom.
With a few changes, you can make your home feel like a place of focus again, even if only during working hours. It might be as simple as rearranging a few things, or it could mean making longer-term upgrades to give yourself a bit of peace and quiet.
Here are some ideas that could help:
Choose One Space & Stick With It
If you’re jumping between the sofa, kitchen counter, and guest bed with a laptop, you’ll struggle to feel settled, or you might feel yourself scrambling for the best place to take a client video call. If you focus on a consistent workspace to settle in, it will create a boundary between home mode and work mode, which helps your brain switch gears even if the space is small, like a corner in a bedroom or a landing area, having somewhere to return to every day can help you feel rested from work when you’re not working instead of having that laptop eyeing you while you’re trying to relax. You’ll know when the day’s done, and you can properly leave that space behind.
Check Your Lighting & Windows
Poor lighting can make you drowsy or irritable, especially in winter when the days are shorter and you might be working inside during all the daylight hours. As such, it’s a good idea to maximise natural light wherever you can, and that might mean moving your desk closer to the window or perhaps changing the blinds or curtains. In some cases, an older unit might need to be replaced altogether, and modern replacement windows could brighten up the space while helping with energy bills too. Good lighting really helps with your mood and screen comfort, so it’s worth thinking about.
Minimise What You Don’t Need Around You
Distractions don’t always come from noise or other people, as sometimes it’s the room itself that causes you frustration. You may find that an improperly tidied desk with stacks of paper, that guitar you keep saying you’ll get back to leaning against the wall in full view, or half-finished DIY tools left near the door that remind you of your squeaking fence, can all distract. You may find that a bit loud decor can make it harder to stay centred. So you might find it useful to slowly remove things you don’t actively need during work hours, even if it’s only temporary.
With this advice, we hope you can more easily avoid being distracted by your own home.
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