The Top 10 Ways To Make Your (Home) Office Reflect You

If you're reading this, then you are spending quite a bit of time in a room or corner of your home you call "my home office." The "feel" of this area is so important to your creativity - not to mention your sanity! Below are some questions your office has been meaning to ask you! Use these questions to get your home office into tip-top shape and make it a room in which you really enjoy spending your time.

1. Do I smell great to you
Think about buying some candles, incense, essential oils or an aromatherapy lamp. Don't forget to open the windows every now and again, too!

2. How private am I
If you don't have any privacy, find a way to create some. Even if our office is a corner area, there ARE ways to make it private.

3. How do I feel
Cozy, open, bright, warm, full... whatever feels good to you, make your office feel that way, too.

4. Where are your personal items
Many years ago, it was not "professional" to have family pictures on your desk. Now that you own your office, you can do what you like!

5. How is my wall treatment
If your office needs repainting or new wallpaper, set aside the money and time to get it done. Consider hanging pictures or posters you enjoy.

6. Is my desk arranged to promote your brilliance and creativity
If you can sit at your desk and see out the window or into the rest of the house, do it!

7. How do my windows look
Clean curtains, shades, and windows add to the feel of any room, including your office.

8. Have you cleaned out my files and desk in the past year
Make room for "the new" by cleaning out "the old." Throw away paperwork when you know you'll find current information on the Internet or at the library.

9. Where is my supply cabinet or closet
The closer these items are to your office, the fewer the number of items on your "to complete" list.

10. Am I organized to your liking
If not, visit www.coachmaria.com/businessbooks.html#organizing for a list of organizing, Feng Shui, and clutter control books.

About the Submitter
This piece was originally submitted by Maria Marsala, Home and Small(er) Business & Life Coach-Consultant, who can be reached at Maria@coachmaria.com, or visited on the web. Maria Marsala wants you to know: I work with individuals as they design, start and grow their businesses or careers around what they love to do. Visit www.CoachMaria.com to subscribe to "Growing You and Your Business" a free weekly online newsletter.
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