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The Ideal Workspace for Creativity & Productivity

Do you feel lazy, unmotivated or disengaged when you walk into your workspace?

Why not try to amp it up? Whether you’re in the office or at home,  you should create a space that talks to you on a personal level — a space that motivates you to work, one that inspires you. 

Operating in an environment where you can engage, collaborate, connect and produce freely while remaining calm and relaxed is the key to success. 

To help you create a desktop space that improves your posture at work while enhancing your physical as well as mental wellbeing, we’ve got a few tips up our collective sleeve—and we’re going to share them with you, right now.

Seven rock-solid tips to create a workspace that inspires and motivates

 Get your ergonomics just right

Trendy workspace furniture is a must, but as trends change, your choice and expectations will change too. But, while keeping up with the latest trends is nice, comfort and practicality will form the foundations of an inspiring, productive workplace—that’s where ergonomics comes in.

Ergonomic designs will reduce the odds of an injury, provide comfort, give your back the support it needs and of course, improve your posture. When it comes to peak physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace, investing in the right furniture is essential—check out the Humbleworks adjustable wooden standing desk(it will make a stylish and practical addition to your home office). 

 

Keep your eyes on the goal

The key to sustainable workspace success is organisation—so when you’re setting up your new office, always keep this in mind (this is the ‘prize’, as it were). Having vision boards and setting goals will motivate you to keep on track with your workspace improvements.

With your ergonomics considered and your organisational goals set, you should add mementoes as well as pictures or items that will help you feel calm, happy, and inspired.

If you furnish your workspace with things that remind you of your mission and values, you will urge yourself to work harder.

 

Don’t forget about space, lots of it

Believe it or not, moving around frequently will help boost your productivity. So, create enough space to move around your workspace freely—it will help you remain creative, motivated, and inspired throughout the day. Sitting excessively is detrimental to your wellbeing, hence having the space to stand and move around will help you stay healthy while optimising your workspace. Our body needs to move every 30 minutes, else muscles start to lose their flexibility. A high table coupled with regular screen breaks are key to remaining energised and productive—sit less, stand up, move more—it’s that simple.

Reflect your personality

Your workspace is a reflection of who you are, so fill it with a combination of inspirational elements to create a space filled with positivity, creativity and productivity. As we said, every small personalisation you make will create an emotional connection with your workspace. The more you express yourself through your personality, the more you are likely to express your creativity. It’s like a flow, where one concept leads to another—a productive domino effect that will boost your success in the workplace.

Give that coffee priority

Introducing regular coffee (or general drinks) breaks into your work routine will serve you a reason to get up and move. Going for a coffee will get you away from your desk giving you the freedom to move around, relaxing your muscles while enhancing blood circulation. You don’t necessarily have to have coffee but that five-minute break will help you keep your energy levels up—getting away from your desk will also give you a chance to change the environment and connect with that all-important lightbulb moment. 

Stay clean and messy

Einstein quoted, “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?”. 

There are two types of people: those who gain clarity and inspiration from a neat desk and those that get motivation from a messier, more cluttered space. 

If you prefer a slightly busier workspace, don’t feel compelled to tidy it within an inch of its life—do what works for you. Think about which type of environment makes you more comfortable and go with it. As we said, providing your ergonomics are in check and you have a system, you will do just fine.

Match your decor

Put together the elements that work best for you—be it in your office, cubicle or at home. 

For example, you can paint your wall a colour that matches your workflow and makes you happy: having too much white can feel empty while having dark can feel dull. Strike the right balance by choosing a colour scheme that suits you, and you’ll be flooded with good vibrations every working day.

Plants also make an excellent addition to any workspace as they increase oxygen flow while enhancing wellbeing. Plus, plants are also known to create an environment that increases productivity. Go for as much sunlight as possible, or in lieu of that, go for good lighting, it will make a huge difference.

Create a space that makes you happy and attracts healthy vibes and you will reap great rewards. 

We hope these tips help you to boost your workspace productivity just like they did for us at Humbleworks HQ.

Working at home? Here are some more tips on how to boost your everyday health and professional wellbeing.