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Working from home has become a lot more normal since the pandemic. Do you want to make the switch from working in the office to building a home office? Then these are the essentials you need for a productive working day.
A planner
If you work from home, you are extra responsible for your own planning. It is therefore important that you can keep track of this. Some people prefer a paper planner, others a digital planner. Whichever method you choose, good planning is indispensable.
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A good office chair
There is a good chance that you spend most of your time sitting while working from home. Then of course you have to sit comfortably. Then you make your working day a lot more comfortable. And it’s also a lot better for your back.
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An adjustable standing desk
Speaking of good for your back… Sitting all day can cause bad posture. In addition, it is better for your general health to exercise a little here and there. A standing desk is therefore a great investment for a home worker. This way you can alternate between standing and sitting.
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Blue light glasses
Looking at a screen all day is tiring for your eyes. In addition, the blue light from your computer can make it harder for you to fall asleep at night. Blue light glasses are an ideal invention for people who sit behind their laptop all day while working from home!
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A stand for your phone
Your phone can be a distraction, but chances are you often need it while you work. Therefore, place your phone in a stand. Then you always have it at hand and you can easily see notifications coming in. But if you don’t need your phone while working from home, you might want to skip this tip.
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A stand for your laptop
This quiet is useful for your back. If your laptop is not at eye level, lean down. This is not very good for your back. Therefore, invest in a laptop stand. This allows you to raise your laptop a little without having trouble typing.
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A good desk lamp
Finally, a good lamp is always useful. After all, we need light to really do our work well. This is useful if you have to do a few last things in the evening or start early in the morning.
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