

Avoid working in your PJs: This goes hand-in-hand with the first point of creating a morning routine.You can also opt to use real plants, but they require more attention & can be messy depending on the plant you get. Buy artificial plants & place them on your desk: This may seem odd, but having artificial plants on your desk can help boost your mood & productivity by quite a bit.While this is tempting, it'll inevitably lead to feelings of guilt or anxiety if you don't get your work done on a daily basis. Make sure you get your work done on a daily basis: Speaking from experience, it's often super easy to browse Reddit for hours on end without hearing a peep from your boss.Being able to walk away from your workstation & forget about work until your next shift will help you have a better work/life balance & will reduce stress or the chance of burnout. If you don't have a spare room, I would put your set up in a place that won't be visible to you while winding down.

Set a dedicated office space: If you have a spare room, perfect! You can set up your desk, equipment, whiteboard, anything you need that's work-related.

Trust me, working with multiple monitors, comfortable peripherals & a nice office chair will make you more productive & will overall increase your mood while working.
