Whether you work at an office building in downtown Ocala, Florida, or in a small space at home, distractions at work are frustrating and put a damper on productivity. Maybe it’s your phone calling to you to check on your friends’ status updates, or maybe it’s just that you can’t get comfortable. We all manage certain distractions better than others, so it’s up to you to discover what takes away your attention the most. Start taking control by putting your smartphone in its place and using your HVAC to create a healthy, comfortable environment.
Silence and Put Away Your Phone
When it’s time to go to work, silence your text and notification alerts, as though you are going into a movie theater. Try putting your phone in a drawer. Out of sight, out of mind. If you need to, you can still get your social media fix or check on friends and family during lunch and breaks, but when you get back to work, think like you’re going back into the movie theater.
Stay Comfortable
Few things are more constantly distracting than discomfort. A little pain in your back or the office being too hot or cold can easily keep your mind from the task at hand. Do what you can to keep yourself comfortable at your desk, and make use of your HVAC system to maintain comfortable temperatures. A study conducted by Cornell University revealed that the most productive workplace temperature is a nice 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stay Healthy
It’s hard to stay focused when your head is throbbing and you need a Kleenex every five seconds. The indoor air quality of your office space plays an important role in your productivity, so give it some special attention. Put plants around the room. Change your HVAC filter regularly. Be sure to drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep.
Don’t keep yourself from the satisfaction that you could feel after a productive day at work, free from distraction. For professional help maintaining comfort and high indoor air quality in your office space, call Sun Kool Air Conditioning at (352) 330-1067.
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