Work tends to have a certain level of stress for itself, and a physically uncomfortable environment can play a significant part in making things worse. Artificial cold lighting, chairs without ergonomic features, no support for sitting all day long, bad monitors, and poor ventilation are some of the things that might reduce workers health and performance.
Most of us spend more time at the office than at home, so, nothing fairer than trying to make these long working hours comfortable and stylish. A well-organized desk, enough lighting room, and strategically placed gadgets can help you improve your focus, mood, productivity, take care of your health and increase your inspiration. Check some of our suggestions to make your office more stylish and benefits.
Curved Monitors
Humans see the world in three dimensions – length, width, and height. Curved monitors take this as its advantage, expanding on peripheral vision. A curved screen creates a better sense of immersion, making it easier for the user to spend hours in front of it and keep focus. Curved monitors inspire attention, eliminates distortion, and are more comfortable for the office than regular flat screens. These stylish and modern monitors can be integrated with PC desktops or Apple.
Benefits: Focus and attention.
Standing Desk Converter
Sitting for long hours might have a negative impact on your health. Studies have linked excessive sitting to diabetes, cancer, and overweight. Specialists recommend taking a break from sitting every 30 minutes, standing while talking on the phone or watching TV, walking with colleagues instead of having sitting down meetings and regularly exercising. A standing desk converter can help you take those much-needed breaks and keep working in a different position. Researches even suggest standing desks can improve productivity.
Benefits: Health and productivity.
Desk organizer
Nothing worse than having all your stuff spread through your desk, to the point you can’t find anything between papers, pens, mobile and so on. A desk organizer is a great acquisition, keeps all your items on sight and easy to reach. Having a well-organized workspace can boost anyone’s mood. And some of these organizers can even have USB ports integrated, so charging your device won’t be a problem!
Benefits: Productivity and organization.
Air purifier
We usually can’t see pollution and dirt in the air with our own eyes, but even the cleanest room might have visible and invisible pollutants particles flowing around. Air purifiers can trap these dangerous particles on its filters and renew the air. The air purifier’s filters can remove dust particles, pollen, mold, spores, and other impurities. It is especially helpful for people who suffer from allergies and asthma.
Benefits: Better quality air.
Footrest
It is hard to concentrate at work when you have to deal with uncomfortable dangling feet, poor posture, and bad blood circulation. Ergonomic footrests can be easily placed under your desk, providing a firm surface to put your feet. Footrests with rocking motion also promote active sitting advantages, preventing pain from a static position.
Benefits: Better posture and health.
USB Coffee warmer
An USB warmer is the best for those who love to have their tea or coffee always warm. During a busy day, it is easy to forget that mug sitting too long and running cold. You can keep things warm with just a USB connection, safe enough to have it close to your work documents.
Benefits: Comfort and satisfaction.
Coffee machine
This WiFi coffee maker allows you to control most of its features via its app. You can choose the best timing for the coffee to be prepared, and have a set of various scheduling features with just a tap on your phone.
Benefits: Schedule your coffee.
WiFi Kettle
You also can always have that hot water prepared in no time and controlled remotely, by app or Alexa. The AppKettle will maintain the water at a temperature of your choosing for up 30min.
Benefits: Boil water from far.
Moleskine Smart Writing set
Do you like to work with paper but find it quite outdated? Well, this Moleskine Smart set can give you the best of both worlds. You can still have the experience of holding a pen and a notebook at the same time you can easily store your digitalized notes on your mobile device (Android or iOS).
Benefits: Inspiration and Creativity.
WiFi Portable Scanner
Sometimes you are in the middle of something important, and a trip to the copying machine might seem impossible. That’s where this portable scanner comes to hand. With just a move of your hand and you can have a physical document sent to your computer or mobile device. Simple as that!
Benefits: Scan any document from your desk.
Decorative Fluorescent Light Diffusers
These decorative panel lights allow you to choose from a wide selection of images, all inspired by nature. The nature images might even help your office look bigger. It will help not only to keep the environment with enough illumination, but will also provide less harshening lights, a better workplace, and mood improvement.
Benefits: Mental state, health and focus.
Lvl Hydration And Heart Rate Monitor
When you are focused on several tasks, it might be hard to remember to take care of yourself. The LVL Monitor will not only monitor your heartbeat but also provide information regarding your hydration alerting to how much fluid you need to intake for the day.
Benefits: Health.
Final Thoughts
Your work is essential, but so is your mental and physical health. Invest in hobbies, outside activities, and spend quality time with friends and family. When in the office, try to make things as comfortable as possible. Don’t hesitate to invest in gadgets that will improve your life. You can also speak to your employer and suggest changes you see fit on your working environment. If you work at home, the same suggestions should apply, don’t overlook your comfort and working hours.
