A Separate Workspace - Promote Work-Life Balance
Creating a separate space for work should be a priority if you are fully committed to remote or hybrid work. Separation is beneficial for productivity and setting boundaries between work life and home life. Crossing from home to work prepares your mind for a new set of tasks, even if your commute is out the backdoor to your Boxx backyard office studio! It is a mental and physical signal that it is time to go to work.
The harder part of the work-life balance is commuting back to your family at the end of the work day. It is critical to mentally and physically leave your workspace at the end of the day. To go through the routine of shutting off the computer and closing the office door behind you physically signals to leave the workday behind.
At Boxx, we believe having an office studio in your backyard is a much better solution than working in a spare bedroom or at the dining room table. The actual separation from the house helps for the following reasons:
Increased productivity: A separate workspace helps create a dedicated work environment that is free from distractions, such as household chores or family members. This can help increase focus and productivity, leading to better work output.
Improved work-life balance: When you work from home, it can be challenging to establish boundaries between work and personal life. Having a separate workspace can help you separate work from home and create a clear division between the two, leading to a better work-life balance.
Enhanced mental health: A dedicated workspace can help create a clear mental separation between work and home life, reducing stress and anxiety. This can help improve mental health and overall well-being.
Professionalism: A separate workspace can help create a more professional image, especially if you have video meetings with colleagues or clients. It shows that you take your work seriously and can help you present a more professional image.
Tax benefits: This is something to work out with your accountant, but having a dedicated workspace as a business owner may allow you to claim a portion of your office expenses as tax deductions.
Overall, creating a separate space for work when working from home can help you be more productive, improve your work-life balance, enhance your mental health, present a more professional image, and provide tax benefits if you are self-employed.
