Oftentimes, although we fail to acknowledge, our workplace becomes the very source of stress. For seniors, this spells catastrophe since your workplace should be one of the few places where you seek solace and refuge. This should be the place where you get creative and put together ideas, not something that represents chaos and depression.
Mind you, it happens—even to the most workaholic person I know of. Ever heard of complaints such as “I need a change” or perhaps “I don’t feel like working today”? That’s because their workplace is starting to feel like it’s closing in on them and there’s nowhere to run anymore.
It was said that your workplace represents your psychological—even mental—state. But what if it drives you crazy, would that mean you can easily be distracted by your environment as well? With these handy tips on how to rebuild your workspace, you are sure to get what you want from it and ensure it serves its purpose well!
•    List the things that annoy you the most when working. This should be easy as you are most certainly be noticing these things beforehand. Will it be the noise down the street or perhaps that neighbor’s dog barking up everytime someone passes their door? Annoying thing can be irritating and it really breaks your momentum causing you to slow down or lose interest altogether. These are the things you need to give attention first when rebuilding your workspace.
•    Your workspace should imbibe feeling of privacy—where you can be left alone with your thoughts. If you are working at home, the most ideal set up would be a whole room for your workspace. In an office setting, however, where cubicles are most popular. Try to pick a spot wherein you own at least one wall on any side just to avoid feeling too exposed.
•    Set up your workspace closer to the window. This gives you a breathing space when things are getting heavy without the need to leave your seat, or your work, for that matter. Also it creates an illusion that your workspace is much larger than it really is.
•    Have someone nearby but do not get in the middle of it all. This applies to seniors who are still working in an office set-up. Yes, you need your time alone but you also need someone to remind you that you are still a human and you are part of the office, not someone who should be taken for granted. On the contrary, getting yourself in the middle of it all will make you feel you’re just one of the many faces easily forgotten.
•    Proper lighting is important. If you cannot get enough natural lighting then have someone install a bulb in your workspace to enable you to see your work properly.