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5 ‘rules’ for a perfect desk setup
For the past 6 months I’ve been creating my ‘perfect desk setup’ and in this newsletter I want to go over 5 rules that I’ve found to be extremely helpful in this process!
01. Get the placement of your desk right 🖥️
The placement of your desk is probably the most important decision you’ll make when it comes to your desk setup! Some would recommend to place it against a window, but I wouldn’t recommend that as you will have to squint your eyes when it’s bright out and because you’ll easily get distracted. What I’d recommend instead, is placing your desk against a wall that’s next to a window! This way, your workspace will be hit with a ton of natural light, but you won’t be distracted by what’s going on outside as easily.
02. Pay attention to lighting 💡
You could have the best setup on earth, but if it’s poorly lit, it won’t look good! So make sure to add these 3 lights: an overhead light (ceiling light), a key light (desk lamp) and an accent light (neon light, candle, etc.). This will make sure that your setup is well lit and makes it feel more ‘home-like’.
03. Make your space work for you 🚀
Aesthetics are nice and all, but we want our workspace to be a place where we can get productive as well… so make sure to add items to your setup that amplify your productivity! This can be…
