If you’ve recently switched from working in an office space to working at home, you may have noticed that things feel a little different. There’s something about going in to work at an office that makes people feel more like professionals, and it can be hard to replicate that feeling at home. Check out these tricks to make your home office feel more professional.
Close Off the Rest of the House
If at all possible, keep your work area separate from the rest of your house. At the very least, don’t work from your kitchen table or at a desk in your bedroom since that will make it harder to enjoy being in those spaces outside of working hours.
Cutting off the rest of the house is also good for feeling more like you’re in an office; plus, the lack of distraction will help you be more productive working from home.
Choose Utility Over Aesthetics
Some people have taken the opportunity to work from home as an excuse to buy computers, desks, and office chairs in stylish designs that look cool rather than professional. While a mint green desk might look cute, it’s not what you would normally find in an office, and it might be making you feel too relaxed at work. Choosing practical office furniture over stylish pieces is most important when it comes to your chair; it’s best to pick a proper office chair because stylish designs rarely offer any back support.
Create a Pleasing Background
Since a lot of working from home involves chatting through video calls, it’s a good idea to set up a professional background behind you. When you see yourself on screen, you want your reaction to be, “I look like a person with authority,” which won’t happen if there’s a mess behind you. The way you feel about yourself often plays an important part in your ability to sound confident and convince others to take you seriously.
Decorate With Your Company Logo
When working in a large office, it’s fairly standard to see the company logo plastered on everything, from the walls to the carpet to the mugs in the breakroom. While you don’t need to go overboard, displaying your company’s logo can help convince your brain that you’re at work, not home.
Creating a space where you feel like a professional is just as important as preparing yourself for an interview. Designing a quality space changes the way you feel about yourself, making you feel more capable than ever before. We hope these tricks to make your home office feel professional lead to more success in your job. Above all, trust your skills and let your confidence shine.
