Do you think Spaces and Architecture has Direct Impact on your mental health and Productivity ??

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The external space is linked to the internal space of mind, thought and process. I feel it impacts your behavior and responses in an unmeasurable manner. Even your workspace should be such which exposes you to minimal distraction and frames so that you remain focused on the thought you are engaged with. 
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What are your views over this ? How have you created a workspace for yourself at home ??

Gabe Perez · Accepted Answer

Oo, I love this question.

I definitely think the workspace & architecture in particular can serve as an inspiration for work in addition to motivation to get to your working space.

I'm a sucker for a nice building though.

RASHI JAIN · Answer

@mayank_gupta11 Amazing, I have done the same Mayank and it has helped me to even reduce fatigue and body stress :)

Stuti Agarwal · Answer

In Roald Dahl’s writing hut, in the center was a chair with a hole in the bottom of the backrest for his broken spine. On the table in front was a lamb with a tennis ball hanging from it to keep it in place. By him was a table of memories, which included a ball made from the tin foil of the chocolate he ate, his own knee joint that was removed and many such weird things. Behind him was a board where he stuck the cards given to him by his children. It was the tiniest writing hut that he went to to write every day, for at least five hours, with a flask of coffee. It was nothing special, in fact you may have called it mundane, and yet he sat there for years writing the most magical stories. This to say that I don’t necessarily believe that a space helps with productivity or mental health, not for me. For me it’s always been perspective, which I get from the people I surround myself with and the art (books, articles, music, etc.)

Matheus Emanuel · Answer

Of course, I believe that the built environment has a lot of impact on our whole life. One thing that made me realize more about this is that it is extremely difficult for me to be productive working from home because my desk is inside my room and so I have all these possible distractions (bed, books, decorative items, etc.) that cause me to get caught up in a task that would take 10 minutes now taking 1 hour.

Mayank Gupta · Answer

@somnathsandeep I also want some indoor plants man! I have to get some, I have heard many people say that it actually uplifts your mood. And the play your work from is heavenly bro! The view is just amazing.

Mayank Gupta · Answer

Absolutely right! Initially I used to work from my bed and one day I thought of setting up a desk and working. I'm glad that my productivity has skyrocketed! And I am not kidding, I have less distractions and the overall ambience of my desk helps me focus more and be serious.

RASHI JAIN · Answer

@gabe__perez Yes definitely a nice environment invites you :)

Arko Ganguli · Answer

The most definitely. Literally that's the USP of any well designed workspace. :)

Luca Burgio · Answer

Absolutely, in my case there's a link between the workspace and my daily inspiration and motivation.

Richard Fang · Answer

Not sure if relatable but working in cafes usually ups my productivity by quite a lot

Uku Kudu · Answer

For sure. It depends also on the space. Good, bad or neutral.

RASHI JAIN · Answer

@somnathsandeep It depends from person to person, green and scenic surroundings are inspiring but for a person like me, I will start writing poetry and short pieces so I always keep less things around me at my work space. Also I have a lot of miniature stuff, sticky notes which has something motivational and inspiring written on it. Also I keep a bunch of loose papers to scribble.. This is how my workplace looks like :)

RASHI JAIN · Answer

@treematheus Same was the issue with me so I keep my work room very empty, and most of the things inside the cupboards or shelfs. But yes working from home is still a challenge.

RASHI JAIN · Answer

@stuti Wow !! Your answer made me travel to another space all together. For creative work, I also believe only your perspective or madness is important. And for person to person it is very different... :)

Do you think Spaces and Architecture has Direct Impact on your mental health and Productivity ??

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