Office Desks Are Only Occupied 50% Of The Time

If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of time at your office desk. It’s where you do most of your work, whether that’s writing or designing, and it’s where you’re likely to spend the majority of your workday. But how much time are you really spending at your desk? According to a recent study, the average person spends less than half of their time at their desk. Why is this?

The study found that the majority of people are distracted by social media, email, or other apps on their computer. What can we do about this? Here are some tips for staying focused and productive while working from home.

Put a plant on your desk.

 

Office plants are a great way to make the office a more enjoyable place to be. They help reduce stress, improve air quality, and add some life to your desk. If you don’t have any plants around the office, consider bringing a plant from home or picking one up from the store.

You can also try buying a fake plant and putting it in a pot with some dirt. You can also use this time to catch up on reading or answering emails.

Hang a picture of your family.

 

Studies have shown that people are a lot more productive when they have pictures of their family on their desk. It’s been proven that people who have pictures of their loved ones at work are more likely to stay at the office until 5 or 6 p.m. and are less likely to take sick days. If you’re not sure what picture to use, try using a photo of your family.

Set up a charging station for your electronics.

 

If you have a table at work, set up a charging station for your electronics. This will allow you to plug in your phone, tablet, and laptop and charge them all at the same time, so you don’t have to keep plugging them in at home.

This will also allow you to be more efficient with your time when you are at work.

Put a sign on your desk that says “Please don’t disturb” or “Leave me alone, I’m working hard!”

 

The average person spends about half of their day at the office. That means that for eight hours, you are in a place where you are not supposed to be disturbed!

You should put up a sign on your desk that says “Please don’t disturb” or “Leave me alone, I’m working hard!” This will let people know to not bother you unless it is an emergency.

Use the white noise app in the background.

 

The average office desk is only occupied 50% of the time. So, if you’re looking for some peace and quiet, grab your phone or tablet and download a white noise app.

You can use it to drown out the sounds of an open office while you work on something that requires concentration.

Make a Plan

 

If you find yourself sitting at an empty desk, use the time to do something productive. Take a few minutes to plan out your day. If you have a project that is due soon, spend some time figuring out how you are going to get it done. If you need to catch up on correspondence, take a few minutes to make a list of people you need to write back to.

If you have been meaning to read that book for months, find some time today. You will feel better knowing that you are getting things done instead of just sitting around waiting for someone else to come in and give you work.

Schedule Your Day

 

I was surprised to find out that a lot of people don’t even use their desks. Apparently, people are sitting at their desks for just 50% of the day. So if you work in an office, you may want to take advantage of this statistic and schedule your day by sitting at the desk for certain tasks.

For example, you can schedule a meeting at your desk so you can get some work done while you’re waiting for the meeting to start.

Get Clear on Your Goals

 

If you’re like the rest of us, you probably spend most of your time at work on tasks that are neither urgent nor important. If you have trouble concentrating at work, chances are you’re not the only one. In fact, a recent study found that office workers are only really occupied about 50% of the time.

That’s because we’re often doing things like checking email, reading news articles, and surfing the web. If you want to get more done at work, try using a timer or app to help you focus on one task for a set amount of time.

You can also try to limit your distractions by shutting off your computer and phone while working and putting them out of reach.

Set Boundaries

 

It’s important to set boundaries with your work, so that you can take care of yourself. You could set a limit on the number of hours you work each day, or only work a certain number of days per week.

You could also set boundaries by refusing to work on weekends or holidays. This will give your mind time to relax and recover, and will also allow you to spend more time with family and friends.

Track Your Time

 

The average person spends 8 hours a day in the office. That’s a lot of time to be idle.

If you don’t track your time, you’ll never know how much time you’re wasting. Track your time and see where it goes. You might be surprised by what you find.