Imagine walking into your home office to start the day. The atmosphere you step into can either motivate you or cast a shadow on your productivity. Your choice of lighting affects the atmosphere of your home office. The light (and shadows) around you aren’t just about visual comfort. Lighting shapes your attitude and actions; it … Read more
Years ago I helped a friend who was running a rural food pantry create an office for her growing non-profit. Technically this wasn’t a “home office” (though her food pantry did operate out of an old house). And though her non-profit was growing (driven mostly by need), she operated on a shoe string budget with … Read more
Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. – A.A. Milne Have you ever planned to do something – say sit down at your desk to work – and been so preoccupied by the messiness of your surroundings that you were unable … Read more
A home office that’s ill-equipped can lead to frustration, decreased productivity, and even physical discomfort. You want your home office to facilitate your work. You definitely don’t want to be brought to a screeching halt mid-project because you lack the right piece of equipment (a multifunctional printer that can scan a document, for example) or … Read more
Because I work from home full-time, my home office can’t be just a makeshift spot at the dining table. It’s where I spend hours every day, so I need it to be both comfortable and conducive to my workflow. A critical aspect of this is my desk. A suitable desk isn’t a luxury, it’s a … Read more
I created Work From Home Wiser to celebrate and reflect on lessons learned from my first year doing just that … working from home. Here’s lesson number one: creating a productive workspace at home is important, but not as easy as you might think. In my first year of working from home I have already … Read more
Hi, I’m Kristen, the creator of Work From Home Wiser, And, yep, you guessed it, I work from home. As I write this I am three months shy of having worked from home full-time for an entire year. Overall this first year has been great! I no longer dread a 90-mile round-trip commute in my … Read more