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The Garden Office as an Empowering Space

The Garden Office as an Empowering Space

By Francesca McGlone on 2nd November, 2010

There is no doubt that a considerable section of stress is tied up to a working day. However more often than not, other factors that are actually detached from the core tasks and responsibilities of a job description are to blame for an elevation in stress levels.

For example; vital sparks of energy can be sapped by lengthy commutes rather than conserved and concentrated into an office project, where a momentum of new ideas could be kick started. An office nestled neatly into your garden allows the direction of a working day to be taken into your own hands, without the burden of restriction that can often stifle motivation.

Working from home also means that a worker can break free from a boss’s suspicious gaze and constant monitoring. A garden office provides you with the opportunity to take command of your workload and manage your day accordingly. A worker is therefore released from the expectations of others and into the embrace a peaceful environment.

The ability to self-motivate also comes into play, with an increased level of commitment as you rely on yourself to get the work done, which can uncover new dynamism and confidence that in turn, leads to a greater sense of satisfaction.

Investing in a comfortable work environment contributes to achieving a better quality of life. After all, we spend a large proportion of our lives at work; a nine-to-five job equates to 40 hours a week, which is 160 hours per month. It therefore seems sensible that we should make these hours conducive with happiness and productivity, where possible.

A garden office is a private retreat, where distractions and interruptions are reduced so that a steady pace of work can be easily maintained. The office can also be decorated in a personal style that offers a comfort which is unavailable in a communal work place. A reduction in stress and sickness is also aided by a natural tranquillity which is infused into the atmosphere of a garden office.

A smooth and time saving transition from work to home is also made possible by a garden office, which means family and friends become integrated into the day rather than slotted into chinks of spare time. Fatigue is also less likely due to the removal of traffic queues or clashes with colleagues that have the potential to influence mood. New found positivity and energy can therefore be focused into the family, achieving a perfect balance.

Swapping an office in the heart of an urbanised area for a beautifully crafted, personal haven in the lush location of a private garden is a golden ideal. The benefits are obvious from a single glance, but are also present within the very notion of a garden office, as it continues to enhance all aspects of life in a domino style effect.


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