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The most important word to remember when setting up a home office is the latter one: office.

This is your workplace; it just happens to be at home. This office requires all the elements that an office away from home needs: ergonomic desk or work space, storage, equipment such as computer and printer, adequate lighting, and accessories. And don’t forget photos of your family and doors to close when you’re finished working for the day.

With an estimated 4.5 million people working at home in 2003, the latest figures available, according to the U.S. Census’ “American Community Survey” and an increase of 1.1 million since 1990, home offices have become an integral part of our homes.

There were a lot of very good points made and I will be making some major changes in my own, but this one particular paragraph stood out. It talked about closing the door at the end of your work day and leaving it closed. There is no going back in after you have closed that door. You have to tell yourself that you are done for the day… and mean it!

And no this isn’t what my office looks like, but I just might take notes. It’s so neat!!!
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