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*by<\/em> Industrious, the largest premium workplace provider in the country.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

With so many people staying at home, online learning has become the norm \u2014 at a time when rates were already high. In 2017, <\/span>77 percent of American companies<\/span> implemented some form of online learning, with 98 percent planning to do so this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re taking advantage of the time at home to develop professionally or personally, online learning has a number of benefits. It\u2019s more convenient and less time-intensive than in-person courses. And it can have significant results: <\/span>in a recent survey of 1,000 online students, <\/span><\/a>91 percent said it improved their professional lives and 93 percent, their resume.<\/span><\/p>\n

But to get the most out of your studies, you need a setup that will help you focus. As a flexible workplace provider, part of our mission at <\/span>Industrious<\/span><\/a> is to design spaces that actively <\/span>encourage productivity<\/span><\/a>. In the office, that means anything from having different rooms optimized for different kinds of work modes to creating a beautiful environment that members are excited to spend time in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to translate some of the lessons we use every day in our offices to your home study space.<\/span><\/p>\n

Identify the Right Study Spot<\/b><\/h3>\n

Resist the urge to plop yourself down on the couch with your laptop when you need to focus. Your work \u2014 and your work-life balance \u2014 will improve if you take the time to designate a specific area for your studies. Otherwise, it\u2019s all too easy to get distracted when you\u2019re trying to concentrate. The opposite is also true; it can be harder to switch out of study mode when you\u2019re working in the exact same spot you watch TV in. Especially if you\u2019re a troubled sleeper, you should <\/span>avoid working in your bedroom<\/span> or <\/span>even leaving your study materials there<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You want a calm place where you study in peace. But what if the bedroom or living room is your only option? You can create visual distance between your studies and your home life by positioning your desk or table so that it\u2019s removed from the sightline of your couch or bed and vice versa. For example, face a window overlooking a quiet street. Or, put up a barrier like a curtain, screen, or even a bookshelf.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pay Attention to Your Comfort<\/b><\/h3>\n

When you first sit down, you might not even notice that your setup is uncomfortable. But if you give it time, you could start experiencing lower back or neck pain. Don\u2019t let it get to that point \u2014 make adjustments with items you already have and by making small investments in equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

The top of your monitor should be at about eye level. To achieve this, you could purchase in a laptop stand, or use books to raise your screen. Then, get a second keyboard so that you can rest your hands at or even a bit below a 90-degree angle. Your monitor should be positioned directly in front of you \u2014\u00a0to prevent twisting \u2014 and at about an arm\u2019s length distance away. This will prevent you from overextending or craning your necks to reach it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sweat the Details<\/b><\/h3>\n

Make your study spot a place you want to be in. Keep your space clean and tidy, and fill it with objects you love, but won\u2019t find too distracting, like a pretty notebook or photo of your family. Plants are another great choice. Spending time in nature has been shown to <\/span>reduce stress<\/span>, <\/span>give you energy<\/span>, and even <\/span>help you feel happier<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Working by a window isn\u2019t just pleasant \u2014 it\u2019s good for you. According to WorkDesign<\/a>, <\/span>Natural light can make you more engaged<\/span>, and reduce headaches, eye strain, and blurred vision by as much as <\/span>84 percent<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, quiet is essential in order to be able to focus; <\/span>distracting sounds can cause performance to drop by as much as 66 percent.<\/span><\/a> So make sure your study spot is somewhere you can actually concentrate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Industrious<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Industrious is the largest premium workplace provider in the country, with professional atmosphere and thoughtfully-designed spaces to accommodate companies of all sizes and stages \u2014 from startups to Fortune 500s. With more than 95 locations spanning 50-plus U.S. cities, Industrious is everywhere you do business. Learn more at <\/span><\/i>IndustriousOffice.com<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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