Office Space

No, I'm not talking about one of the best films of all time.

Yeah, you WISH this is what this blog was about.

I'm talking about the importance of having a designated work space to do your steno practice.

The same day I purchased my used writer off of Craigslist, I immediately started setting up my "home office." It didn't consist of much; just an armless chair and the writer in front of me. A stack of binders to one side provided a surface for my books--though at the time, I didn't actually have any books.

I was still only experimenting, but I quickly figured out that I needed a space that was completely without interruption.

Lucky for me, my boyfriend never steps into the bedroom until it is time to sleep. (He's the type that understands the importance of compartmentalizing spaces.)

So, I kept the same basic minimalist set-up, but changed rooms from the guest-bedroom/computer-room to the bedroom! I know some people can't stand the thought of working in such close proximity to their bed, but it's not really a "temptation" for me.

Not much in the way of glamour, but gets the job done.

It's just like seeing the world from my lap...

It's actually good timing that I post this now, because once I start attending class in-person this/next week, I may not have much reason to study from home as much.
I've heard of garages, kitchen tables, living room couches, and other locations serving as people's personal work spaces, so I'd be pretty curious to know how it's working out for some people!

Current Lesson - Lesson 24