Natural sunlight provides your body with vitamin D and helps with bone growth. Your body will also learn to be accustomed to the natural timing of sunrise and sunset, which can lead to improved sleep quality.
Just 30 minutes of natural sunlight a day is enough. So make sure that you draw your curtains and keep your windows open to let some sunlight and fresh air into the room as you work.
4. green plants
Purifying plants such as aloe vera and bamboo can help change the air quality. Clean air lowers your chances of falling sick and feeling fatigue.
Besides improving your health, plants can ease your anxiety and stress, which would create a sense of well-being at home. As plants need to be watered and cared for once in a while, they also give you a good reason to get up and take a break from work.
There are also studies that greenery plays a factor in improving our ability to focus. Attention restoration theory or ART, claims that people can concentrate better after spending time in nature, or even looking at scenes of nature. The colour green is also often associated with growth, harmony and freshness, which would help calm you down after a stressful day.
5. posters and quotes to motivate you
Plastering one or two motivational posters on your wall could also uplift your mood. Try not to choose images that are too ambitious, such as the moon or a mountain, as it may let you feel like it is impossible to reach your goals. Instead choose an image that is more realistic and achievable, such as pictures of your dream travel destination or a list of monthly goals.
If your work desk is not facing a wall, upload these images as a wallpaper or screensaver on your laptop and smartphones.
6. noise-cancelling headphones
It can get quite noisy working from home. It’s easy to lose focus when the kid starts crying or when the dog starts barking. Some of us who have a shorter attention span may even get disturbed by the cries from a koel bird or car horns from a nearby street.