| So you've finally convinced your boss to let you | | | | don't use your overhead lights, and the vitamin D you |
| telecommute a couple of days a week or maybe you | | | | get from sun streaming through your windows will help |
| are starting a new business from home. | | | | keep you focused and alert. If you live in a warm |
| Congratulations! You are going to be saving money on | | | | climate, locate your office on a lower level to help |
| gas and meals, and saving time on your commute. | | | | keep you cooler - or head upstairs to take advantage |
| Now's the time to assess your computer area at | | | | of rising hot air if you live in a colder locale. |
| home, and transition it from a comfortable place to | | | | 2. Make Your Workspace Comfortable |
| spend a couple of hours on Face book or on your | | | | You probably do not need to run out and spend |
| latest video game, to a efficient and productive | | | | hundreds of dollars on a new computer chair, as long |
| environment where you can truly prove your value to | | | | as the one you have at home has a tall enough back |
| your boss, even if you're not physically seeing her | | | | to help you avoid slouching at your computer. If your |
| every day. These tips will get you started on creating | | | | monitor sits so low on your desk that you find yourself |
| the perfect home office for yourself. | | | | tilting your head to read, save yourself from daily |
| 1. Choose Your Space Wisely | | | | headaches and invest in an inexpensive monitor riser. |
| You are going to need a quiet place to work, so if | | | | You can also get a footrest at many office equipment |
| your computer is currently in any room that the | | | | stores that can help you avoid leg cramping or sciatica |
| household congregates in, you should consider | | | | flare-ups. |
| relocating. A spare bedroom could be repurposed, or | | | | 3. Know Your Organizational Style |
| turn your eat-in kitchen into your new cubicle. If | | | | Clutter is the number-one enemy of the home office. If |
| procrastination is a problem, clear out any | | | | you need to see your items nearby, invest in some |
| time-wasters like TVs from your space before you | | | | open shelving and assemble bins without tops to store |
| set up your office. This will help you move into your | | | | your media, office supplies, and important documents. If |
| mental "work zone" much more quickly than if you | | | | you love a clear desk, you probably already have a |
| have home-related items nearby to dawdle over. | | | | filing system set up at home - just make sure you |
| Since you will be in your house much more frequently, | | | | have a separate space prepared for work folders in it. |
| ensure you are not spending your gas savings on | | | | These three simple tips will help you become a thriving |
| increased energy costs. Choose a room that gets a | | | | part of the telecommuting workforce! |
| lot of natural light - you'll save throughout the day if you | | | | |
