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If remote working has become the norm for you, it’s time to make some much-needed home upgrades. As you will be spending the majority of your time indoors, it’s best to restructure your home to balance your requirements of work, health, and leisure. If you’re wondering how to go about this process, read on and reach out to Teresa with any questions.

Take the Time to Declutter

Messy surroundings are known to have a negative impact on mood and productivity. Additionally, it can make everyone irritable, leading to an unhealthy environment. To overcome such situations, take the time to declutter your home. This involves getting rid of all excess items such as furniture, decorations, newspapers, cutlery, and anything else that takes up space but is of no use.

Post-decluttering you will have ample space for all your work and leisure-related activities, in addition to a positive mindset.

Design a Home Office

When working remotely, separating the space for leisure and work can be challenging. While working from the comfort of your bed will feel great in the beginning, over time it can lead to stress and reduction in productivity.

Designing a home office will provide you with a dedicated space to handle all your professional responsibilities without any distractions. Depending on the size and type of home, opt to set up your office in a spare room or the garage. Here are some necessities you’ll need to create your perfect home workspace:

• An ergonomic chair to maintain a healthy posture while working

• A stand-up desk to overcome the habit of sitting for long periods

• A power strip for powering multiple devices at once

• Lampshades to avoid glare during video calls

Create a Wellness Zone

As reported by the ADAA, when it comes to overcoming stress and anxiety, nothing beats a good exercise session. This is because exercising leads to the release of various feel-good hormones such as dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins, which have long-lasting positive effects on one’s mood.

Outdoor space such as a garden or porch will provide the perfect setting for you to engage in wellness activities like yoga, home workouts, etc. Common equipment needed will include a yoga mat and resistance bands. Based on the activity of your choice, you can invest in further additions.

Make Space for Hobbies

Regularly engaging in hobbies will improve your quality of life according to research by Utah State University. Depending on your preferred hobby, opt to make the following additions:

Reading: While your bed is the most comfortable spot in your home, any avid reader needs to invest in a good reading chair. Additionally, you can buy noise-canceling earphones for uninterrupted reading sessions.

Cooking: To feed your love for cooking, modernize your kitchen through appliances such as blenders, grinders, choppers, and more. Additionally, you can look to remodel your kitchen to include a larger kitchen island, add storage space, and a walk-in pantry.

Gardening: Working in your garden is no less than a workout session at a gym. Depending on your design idea, aim to buy local varieties of flowers, shrubs or vegetables, or a combination of all! Not only will gardening beautify your outdoor space but also increase your home’s valuation.

Add Natural Lighting

Having an abundance of natural light in your home is the key to developing a healthy mind and body. Exposure to natural light allows us to receive the daily requirement of vitamin D, improve immune response and promote happier moods. If your home lacks natural light, get in touch with a contractor to install large windows in all rooms of your home. Additionally, you can opt to install skylights in common areas or create a dedicated sunroom.

Making time for all important activities in a day is always a challenge, but it will be made much easier once you have incorporated all the above mentioned suggestions.