Productive Workspace

[Jason_Batten]

Hey all,

I've been reading a lot on Steve Pavlina.com, a personal development speaker. Any hoot, came arcoss this article 'Creating a Productive Workspace' and I can tell you it really works. Using the tips in the article I was able to change my room around - which doubles as my office, which yes, is really annoying but its big enough for my double-bed, home-threate system and pc/desk :bemused:

The way the room was before was really crampt. Was always looking over my shoulder at the door. Always found myself just starring at the screen rather than doing work. The whole space just felt wrong.

Now it feels good. Give it a go, see what happens 😃 - remember you can always change it back.

[jazz_snob]

Proximity to fridge and beverages therein is critical. Also, I require a large open, flat work area to stack empties. In a pinch, I can also place empties under the desk.

[dalecosp]

First problem in a productive workspace is just that --- space.

I'm a bit of a pack-rat. I have to build a bigger barn now and again, despite that fact that I fill the trashcans near the limit every week.

I anticipate that one day I'll have enough space, if I live that long. But, I'm at least half dead already ....

[Elizabeth]

Hmm.. I like that article, Jason- thanks for posting it. We've been doing a bit of rearranging here at home just to shake things up a bit; switching rooms based more on function and real-life use. My office is getting a bit of a makeover as well so for me, that article was very timely.

[Jason_Batten]

No worries Elizabeth, thought you'd be the only one who would appreciate it any way :o It has been a few days now and although I'm yet to touch code - but that’s related to the book I am reading which uses php5, yet a recent project used php4 [so that’s installed] - I've noticed a huge difference in my focus and motivation. Tomorrow I'll go out and buy some 'happy' things such as posters and cheap colourful... things... 🙂

[dalecosp]

Perhaps at this juncture we should revisit the "show us your workspace" thread....