How Office Design and Maintenance Affect ProductivitySometimes, putting your mind into something just isn't enough to bring out the best in you. This includes productivity and the desire to have heart in your work.~~ If putting your mind into it isn't enough, then what is? There are a couple of factors, which we will not be able to discuss here. Much has been written about this topic. You will find that the Internet is a good resource for such research results. One factor that I can think of right now is the design and maintenance of your office, like what this blog post about office design is saying. According to the article, a sleeky looking office does have its merit. We are affected by the environment surrounding us. But it isn't all about sleekiness or the price tag of the furnitures found in the office. Sometimes, it's just about maintenance. Even a handsome-looking office is nothing if the owners do not put much effort into cleaning and removing the cobwebs and the dust located in the most secluded corners of your workplace. An office doesn't always have to be expensive. Sometimes, it only has to be clean and home-y. Sometimes, you don't even have to transfer places as well. For instance, what was once a dark corner uncoducive for working can be turned into something more cheerful if ample light and plants are placed all around it. Lighting and vegetation have their therapeutic effects. Learning how to utilize them can bring you a long way to achieve that much-needed productivity both in work and in life. In effect, I will just reiterate what the linked post has said. Just work in a place that inspires you if you want to be productive. If a workplace is not inspiring, then make it so. It's not always in the mind, you see. | 
