Putting Your CEO Cap On – 4 Ways To Improve Your Home Office Productivity!

Just because you run your business from home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have your CEO cap on from the minute you sit down each morning. Here I’ll share ways to improve your productivity by matching your environment to your CEO mindset!

A common problem for people who run their business from home is that they slowly but surely move into unproductive work patterns due to a “hobbyist” environment.

If you’re not careful you’ll spend your days answering phone calls from your mother-in-law, trying to find your last invoice, stopping the dog from barking at the postman – all whilst keeping one eye on the computer screen and the other on Oprah (or a more masculine equivalent!)

Ok so that might be the extreme end of the spectrum but if you’re scoffing right now that you’re not anything like that – take a look around right now, what do you see?

Do you see an office that could suit a millionaire CEO or someone who’s scouring Ebay for a custom pair of Nikes?

Just because you run your business from home doesn’t mean you can’t create a professional environment that gets you in the zone for success, focus and productivity from the second you start your “work” day!

Now even though I work at home, I have a room dedicated to my office – and that’s it. It is so important to designate your “work space” and have it used solely for that purpose. It doesn’t matter where it is in your house as long as you know that when you sit down at that desk you have your CEO cap on and your mood, mindset and decisions reflect that.

In my home office I have a beautiful L shaped desk with matching credenza and bookcases so that my materials are handy. I have a computer and office chair set up that is ergonomically supportive for my body so I can work as long as I need to. I have professionally framed pictures on the wall of beautiful tropical destinations that inspire me. I shape my environment in a way that will enhance my productivity and build a breeding ground for great decisions, intense focus and a CEO mindset!

Here’s a few pointers to help you move in the right direction for creating an effective office environment that will have you on FIRE with ideas, motivation and focus!

1. Pick a space where you can comfortably set up everything you need to run your home office e.g. desk, chair, filing cabinet, shelves etc. If you don’t have a spare room in your house don’t fret, find an area in your home that you can make your own – preferably away from the bulk of the noise, clutter and common areas.

2. Make sure you have adequate lighting in the room, preferably natural sunlight through a large window, but if not an appropriately placed lamp will do the trick to prevent you from straining your eyes.

3.  Set up an appropriate filing system so that everything you need is within arms reach and organized efficiently – regardless of how big or small your operation is. Color-coded manila folders or appropriately-labeled trays are a great place to start if you’re filing needs are on the lower end of the spectrum.

4. Make sure your workspace inspires you! Whether it is motivational quotes, a beautiful painting, a dream board or simply some music playing softly in the background – make sure your home office fuels your desire to succeed every moment of the day.

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