Optimize Your Post-Pandemic Remote Work Life with a Dry Erase Wall

Even before COVID-19 became a global phenomenon, nearly half of all US workers were spending at least part of their workweek operating remotely, and now a more significant number of former in-office employees around the world have suddenly become permanent telecommuters. For some, this development may offer a welcome respite from the rigors of the daily commute to and from the office, but for others, it might feel like a significant challenge. If you haven’t already done so, the following are some tips on ways to maximize your remote-working environment and hopefully experience some of the many advantages of the full-time telecommuting lifestyle.

Set Up a Designated Space for Work

When adapting to a new way of life and a completely different approach to the work day, it’s helpful to spend some time relaxing and absorbing the environment around you to decide where and how to best set up an office area. Those who have been operating remotely for a while understand the importance of clearly separating work from leisure so as to help the mind differentiate between times to be practical and times to rest and recuperate. Using this strategy can not only improve your productivity on the job but also help to detach your mind from your duties when it’s time to relax.

One of the best ways to divide your work and home lives is to arrange a comfortable, relaxing workspace that you can call your own. Select an area of the house that’s free from distractions like the sound of other family members talking or watching TV. Even if no spare room is available for creating a separate office, you can reserve a corner of the dining room, living room, or family room and arrange a schedule with your family, so they know when to keep out of that area during your working hours.

A Dry Erase Wall Makes Your Home Office an Exciting Functional Workspace

You can transform your workspace in a number of simple and inexpensive ways. One quick method for turning an empty and unused wall into a highly functional and attractive working area is to invest in our top-quality dry erase paint. In this way, you can have a large, durable, and easily erased writing and drawing surface within 48 hours of installation. The paint comes in an opaque white version for a traditional whiteboard look and a clear version that will allow you to retain the original color of your wall. After the paint dries, the wall can be used for an endless variety of remote-work activities such as brainstorming ideas for marketing campaigns, storyboarding the steps to a work project, recording notes during calls, displaying information during virtual meetings, posting a weekly work schedule, and more.

Choose the Right Desk to Suit Your Home Office Needs

If you already have a work desk at home, you’re in luck. However, many people who are new to full-time remote work often find it tough to find an attractive, utilitarian desk that’s both small enough to fit into their home workspace and large enough to accommodate all of the necessary supplies.

One ideal approach to this problem is to convert your current desk into a home-office whiteboard by coating it with dry erase paint. In this way, you can save space and use your desk to brainstorm project ideas, doodle, jot down notes during conference calls, and keep a checklist or schedule without having to use easily lost and environmentally unfriendly note pads or sticky notes.

A Comfortable Ergonomic Office Chair Can Make All the Difference

A relaxing, ergonomically designed chair is a critical element in creating a positive and productive work-from-home environment. Many people are used to having comfortable office chairs in their traditional workplace but lack an appropriate chair for working from home. Investing in a quality ergonomic chair is well worth the cost, as it will help to improve your posture and efficiency and prevent distractions from aches and pains during the day.

Additional Interior Décor Items

In addition, it’s helpful to enhance your workspace with unique items that make it feel restful and fresh, thus bringing you a bit of comfort and joy during stressful periods and helping to motivate you throughout the day. Items such as potted plants, an essential oil diffuser, or family photos can establish a calm relaxing tone and improve your ability to focus and remain productive.

Assemble and Arrange Materials

After setting up your desk and décor items, the next step is to gather the materials you’ll need to efficiently perform your daily work duties. Having all the necessary items close at hand before you begin working each day is essential to staying productive. Below are some ideas on supplies you may want to keep in stock.

Dry Erase Wall Accessories

If you invest in a top-quality dry erase wall for your home office, you’ll want to keep a few essential supplies on hand. An ample stock of ReMARKable Low Odor Dry Erase Chisel Edge Markers is a must-have for use on your wall. Low-odor markers are more eco-friendly that regular markers and so are unlikely to cause issues with allergies or problems for those with sensitive respiratory systems. Also, in lieu of a conventional whiteboard eraser, a micro-fiber cloth or mitt is recommended for use on our premium dry erase walls to create a cleaner finish and leave them spotless and totally free of marker ink residue. Finally, you should be equipped with an environmentally friendly spray cleaner such as our proprietary dry-erase wall cleaner to remove persistent ink markings and to periodically refresh the surface.

Pens, Pencils, and Other Markers

Although to reduce the use of paper, it’s best to write as many notes as possible on your dry erase wall or desk with low-odor markers, you’ll probably want to keep some pens, pencils, and fine-tipped markers in good condition for times when writing a quick note on paper is necessary. For example, trying to record important information during a conference call or virtual meeting and being without a functioning pencil or pen can be extremely frustrating. Pens and low-odor dry erase markers should be stored with their caps down to ensure that they’re always ready for use.

Remember to Include Regular Breaks in Your Schedule

After you’ve set up your remote working space, allocate some time to strategize and plan out your daily activities on the broad canvas of your dry erase wall, and remember to include periodic breaks. In your regular workplace, breaks come naturally through visits from colleagues, standard lunchtimes, and trips to the restroom or break room. When you begin working full-time from home, however, you may feel guilty about taking breaks. If this is true, it’s best to resist the urge to work non-stop for long periods and, instead, take brief pauses to maintain productivity and feel more relaxed.