Manish Kumar believes that working from home can be quite challenging for some of us.
“Working from home has become a part of our lives now, at least until these testing times last. And, it can be challenging for some of us. Unlike our offices, which are designed to provide a focused, professional workspace and environment, working from home comes with some unavoidable departures from our usual work habits and setups,” says Manish Kumar, Vice President, Grocery and Furniture, Flipkart.
Thankfully, the addition or modification of even simple things can create a high-energy environment at home for you to be at your productive best. Here are some of his recommended tips to ensure you’re at your most productive.
1. Declutter, store and organise
Cluttered spaces can be distracting and have been known to add to anxiety. Declutter the area around your workspace; gather stuff like loose newspapers, clothes and other household paraphernalia and lock them up in neat storage units. It will not only help you concentrate on work but also add a clean, minimalist touch of elegance to the room.
2. Set up a dedicated working area Identify a relatively quiet spot in your house that can serve as a makeshift office space. Having a dedicated work area helps in focusing better. Get your own work table. Make sure that it is lightweight yet sturdy, and comfortable for your height. Maintaining posture can reduce the chances of backache and neck pain. 3. Mind your posture
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Whether you’re sitting on the floor or in a chair, make sure you don’t slouch. If you opt for a chair, choose it wisely. It should be comfortable, of course, but it should also be at a convenient height in relation to your desk and allow you to sit with a straight back and neck. This will greatly reduce the chances of backache and neck pain.
4. Ensure proper lighting at your work desk Position your workspace such that it gets adequate sunlight during the daytime. As it gets late in the day, however, you will need to ensure that there’s adequate lighting in place to create an energetic yet calm ambience. Lighting can have a significant impact on productivity. If you tend to work late into the evenings or nights, it might be a good idea to get a luminous table lamp for your workstation. It will give you just the right amount of light to work, even if the other lights in the room are turned off.
5. Keep the laptop table and dining table separate We sometimes get so engrossed in work that our meals are thrown off-schedule. Short breaks during work, however, are a must. Take off your thinking hat, or whatever other hats you might don during work, when you sit down for a meal. This is an equally good idea when you’re working from office. It is best to keep your work table separate from your dining table.
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Beat Lockdown Blues: Re-Organise Your Home (If You Have The Time)
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With state-wide lockdowns in India being implemented to contain the spread of the coronavirus,millions of people are hunkering down at home.
As everyone takes shelter and practices social distancing, people are finding themselves spending more time than they ever have at home.
If you’re feeling like breaking the monotony, this could be the perfect opportunity to reorganise your home and give it a new look.
With state-wide lockdowns in India being implemented to contain the spread of the coronavirus,millions of people are hunkering down at home.As everyone takes shelter and practices social distancing, ..
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“One should start by rearranging the furniture and create passageways through organising a seamless layout. Remember that the ideal decorating doesn’t come from adding new things, but from lessening it to the items you really love or need. One should also look to rearrange the storage spaces, by using the experience of this lockdown to ensure that all the necessities are housed in an ideal utilitarian and functional space. It is also important to add greenery to space with planters as they bring a sense of whimsy and life to the home, which only adds to the positivity of the space, something that we need in these stressful times,” says Rakhee Bedi Kumar (in pic), Founding Principal, RSDA design firm.
“One should start by rearranging the furniture and create passageways through organising a seamless layout. Remember that the ideal decorating doesn’t come from adding new things, but from lessening ..
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Arbaysis Ashley (L) and Pooja Ashley (R), Co-Founders, Ashleys’ an interior and architectural design say that a few simple home decor changes can refresh your indoor space and generate vibrancy and energy. Infusing colour with things you already have is a good way to start. Ashley says, “Think radically during these times. Reorganising the accessories can change the perception of spaces. In order to create a stimulating work environment, colour coding the books and reorganisation of stationery is essential.To rejuvenate the work from home ethos, redecorate the study tables with houseplants,and souvenirs that remind you of the good times and art to cheer up the visual scape.” So, take out those pictures from your childhood or holiday and frame them.
Arbaysis Ashley (L) and Pooja Ashley (R), Co-Founders, Ashleys’ an interior and architectural design say that a few simple home decor changes can refresh your indoor space and generate vibrancy and e..
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While the idea of staying at home seems okay now, prepare yourself for when it can get a bit mundane. Interior designers say that you can beat the boredom by moving around your furniture. Plus, it adds a sense of control say Disha Bhavsar (L) and Shivani Ajmera (R), Co-Founders and Principal Designers, Quirk Studio.
While the idea of staying at home seems okay now, prepare yourself for when it can get a bit mundane. Interior designers say that you can beat the boredom by moving around your furniture. Plus, it ad..
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“In these times,it’s more important than ever to love the home you are in and make it as comfortable as possible, and the simple act of cleaning off table-tops, decluttering our bookshelves, organising our pantries and closets can offer that feeling of comfort. Rearranging the furniture is also an inexpensive way to elevate a space without any expenditure. Decluttering the space also helps the user better distinguish what is necessary and what isn’t, and can help pare items to down to the ones we simply can’t live without,” the Bhavsar-Ajmera duo shared.
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“In these times,it’s more important than ever to love the home you are in and make it as comfortable as possible, and the simple act of cleaning off table-tops, decluttering our bookshelves, organisi..
