Most of us tend to treat our workstations as impersonally as possible. With deadlines and other seemingly bigger issues at hand, decorating the place where we spend most of our day is the last thing on our minds. But did you know that the spaces we occupy really can affect us physically and psychologically?

A recent study says that a well-designed workplace can enhance productivity by 20%. Some of the color schemes or design makes us more productive than others. Here are some of the changes that you can make to your workspace to boost your productivity:

Use a convertible desk

Changing your posture instead of constantly sitting at the same place can help you focus on your work and stay active. So, you can use a convertible desk that will allow you to turn your desk into a sitting or a standing one. Simply changing your postures can improve your health as well as your attention span.

Choose rounded furniture 

If you have the luxury of designing your own workspace, consider choosing a layout and furniture that is curved and rounded rather than sharp and straight-edged. Creating this environment has been linked with positive emotions, which is known to be beneficial for creativity and productivity. Position the furniture into a circle because this sitting arrangement provokes a collective mindset, whereas sitting in straight lines triggers feelings of individuality.

Work in proper lighting

Lighting is the most undervalued factor of your working space. You may fail to consider the importance of proper lighting, as bad lighting can be a reason for eyestrain, headaches, fatigue and overall tetchiness. If you work in a company office, you cannot control much of the lighting. Working in natural light is one of the best alternatives.

Get rid of clutter

Clutter can help the creative minds to create new things, but it is bad for productivity and focus. You need to keep your desk clean and get rid of all the stuff that you don’t require. Make sure that your documents are properly organized and your data is stored in a findable place. Spare around 10 minutes to keep your workspace organized, which will result in increased productivity.

Make use of plants

If you only do one thing to improve your workspace, invest in a green plant or two. Research has repeatedly shown that apart from reducing pollution levels in the office, plants relax workers and lower stress levels.   The best indoor plants are those that can thrive in low light, dry or dusty conditions and will bounce back if you forget to water them once in a while.