How to Get the Most Productivity Out of Working at a Desk
One common struggle experienced by many people who work a “desk job” is maintaining motivation and productivity. Sitting in one space all day repeating the same tasks can become monotonous. Despite this, there are a few ways to increase your productivity and maintain your motivation, no matter what job keeps you stuck at your desk. Keep reading to find out how!
Stay Focused on Work
A desk is much more than a desk. It’s a workspace, an environment. You have control over how you create and maintain that environment. You can greatly increase your productivity if you make your desk strictly a workspace, and do other activities like eating lunch or taking a break elsewhere.
There are
a number of reasons why you shouldn’t eat lunch at your desk. One of these main reasons is that if you eat lunch at your desk, you condition or train yourself to get used to not focusing at your desk. Conversely, if you eat lunch in the breakroom, you train yourself to stay focused on work while at your desk, ultimately remaining more productive.
Keep it Clean
Keeping your desk and office clean can be a
key part of staying productive. Having clutter all over your desk can be distracting and hinder your productivity. If you keep your desk clean and free of distracting materials, you’ll make physical and mental space to focus on your work. Of course, you don’t have to completely sterilize your workspace—adding a fun bit of personality such as personal mementos or inspiring quotes can help you be motivated and have fun too! The main idea is to avoid distractions that hamper your productivity.
Use a Planner
In addition to optimizing your physical workspace through environmental conditioning and cleanliness, you can (and should!)
optimize your mental workspace through detailed planning. When you don’t have a specific plan, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. This can lead to procrastination and a lack of productivity. To avoid this common pitfall, use a daily planner, and come up with a few manageable, specific tasks which you can accomplish each day to feel productive. Checking things off your list will feel good and serve as a visual symbol of your success, encouraging you to continue working hard.
Set yourself up for success through environmental conditioning, cleanliness, and planning! These three suggestions will help you stay productive and make the most out of your time at your desk.
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