Home office ideas

So much of our home life is now digital that it can be tempting to keep your workspace fluid. This has its positives, especially if you’re a fan of changing scenery, but for extended working from home there’s a lot to be said for setting up a permanent workstation.

Making a designated workspace is also an important cue for your family, allowing them to separate your social time from your work time. If you have a separate room that can turn into a designated home office that’s idea, if not then find ways to mark out your work area. If you have to work in the living room or at the kitchen table, try setting up a workstation that can be easily dismantled and set up again. Even simple visual cues like coloured desk mats under your laptop, a folding screen or a set of shelves on wheels for your files or equipment can create that essential separation between work and playtime.

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It can be tricker for children to understand the difference between work and play, especially when normal routines have been interrupted. If they’re old enough, try drawing up a chart that helps them understand when you’ll be able to have fun with them and when you need to keep your head in the game.

Make use of portable speakers with a voice assistant function to set alarms or reminders that your kids can listen out for, such as a favorite song that plays when it’s time to switch off work emails and re-join the family. When your little ones are enjoying playtime and you need to be able to concentrate, try noise-canceling headphones that will help remove distractions.