I cannot work unless I find the perfect space to work, as otherwise I feel unsettled and cannot concentrate. But I don't have my own office. How can I feel more settled in temporary spaces which are not mine?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Aug 17, 2020
Anonymous
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May 30, 2015
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Finding a Library to go to is an excellent idea. It's a place where you're expected to work, it should be a calm collected environment for you to clear your head and focus properly.
allnaturalSea39
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Mar 19, 2015
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Perhaps a 4-pronged approach:
First ... identify and document your ideal ergonomics. Keyboard height, screen height, chair height. And write all this down. When you get to a new temporary office ...try to set your ergonomics to your ideal documented settings.
Second ... bring a few items with you. Perhaps you have your favorite bluetooth or USB mouse. And a personal item or 2 (photo of spouse, or family, or baby). Adorn your new space with a few personal items to make it yours.
Third ... smell. Maybe your favorite incense, or a splash of your spouse's cologne or perfume. A familiar smell can make the space more comfortable.
Four ... sound. Maybe your ipod and earphones ...or perhaps even bluetooth speakers. Playing your favorite tunes can make you feel comfortable.
Hope this helps!
SmilingMeow
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Apr 19, 2015
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its hard to fit in a temporary space but you can create your own space inside you thats makes feel you are fit for this be a confident man you can do many things . :)
HopefulLavender89
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Feb 7, 2015
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I find that being prepared with all the documents or supplies needed and carefully setting them out before you can help you feel much more comfortable and able to settle into a temporary space. The more you make it yours, the better you may feel. Even bringing some snacks or a beverage and setting it to the side may remind you that you are allowed to be comfortable there.
Ashley7CupsOfTea
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Jun 18, 2015
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What has worked for me in the past is to set a time limit in a temporary work space. For example, if I have to work in a coffee shop that is not the ideal environment, I say I will stay there for one hour only and focus on one or two primary tasks. This structure/time limit helps me focus more on the important task at hand and less about my environment.
Anonymous
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Aug 17, 2015
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Maybe get you comfortable chair, some organizers likefor books and paperwork and pencil holder
good pictures that motivate you and youll be cozy
Anonymous
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Aug 24, 2015
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You can find temporary spaces and make them your own, such as a library or a conference room. If you do not have access to those types of rooms, you can purchase noise cancelling headphones to better help you concentrate.
Hope114
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Feb 29, 2016
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just make one .. make your own space to work .. make your best ... a little by little you will grow like a small seed which started under the ground .. then the small seed found it's path to it's own perfect space.
And being under the ground is temporary like you said just keep remembering that and you will be fine ..
Anonymous
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Jun 28, 2016
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1. try to tell yourself this temporary office is yours, feels like it
2. comfort is all happen in your mind, create the situation that can boost up your mood to work
( soft music- if allowed | try to talk/ enggage to people around )
3. Drink hot-Dark chocolate, to keep your good mood !
MsWhite
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Jul 19, 2016
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Personalize! Have a little board and pin up things on it — quotes that you like, to-do lists. Have a small picture frame maybe? How about a pen stand somebody close to you gave you as a gift? You can organize everything your own way, so you feel a sense of control over your space and a sense of being settled.
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