The secret to in-home productivity

I have written of nine books, about 150 articles, 250 columns, and nearly 3100 blog posts (see My Autobibibliography). All from home. All while also working a fulltime job. All while having a life of family, travel, paying bills, and the usual recreational stuff of reading, watching movies, etc.

So I have some cred when it comes to in-home productivity - the improvement of which is now of great importance to a growing number of at-home workers. 

The secret is pretty simple - get a good recliner.

I do 90% of my work from my faithful lazyboy. (A mass shudder from chiropractors just went up worldwide - could you feel it?) I spend usually three to four hours each day in my comfortable old friend writing and reading with a laptop computer. The chair's padded back support, adjustable positions, elevated leg rest, and leather-like covering allow me to focus on my work rather than aching shoulders, wrist twisting, or leg cramps from sitting bolt upright, slouching, or excessive standing at a desk. I do get up to get coffee now and again.

Small tables sit on each side of the recliner. One for coffee and paperwork; one on which to sit the computer and lapboard when I get out of the chair. A floor lamp lights the keyboard when needed. I do have a very old desktop computer in my spare bedroom that also serves as an office where I do printing, scanning, and task that are more easily done on a larger screen. But my real office is my chair.

I recognize this secret does not especially help those who may have small children or a loquacious spouse at home, but physical discomfort does not need to add to the distractions you may already face. 

Reject the stereotype that the recliner is the refuge of the old, the passive, the senile, the indolent. Your new home office awaits.

Comments

[Jim]

And those are some solid jammie choices right there as well. Bully for comfort!

[Kenn Gorman]

I am thinking of getting a new office chair, but will not be able to fit a recliner at my desk. One step at a time.

I also just realized that you might be having more of an affect on me that I originally thought - I have been growing my quarantine beard now for six weeks. Not since my senior year in high school have I had a beard (I grew it then to be more intimidating during water polo season)...

May the fourth be with you

[Doug Johnson]

Jim,

The pants are from Thailand. Never wear them out of the house - the Thais do not really cater to folks over 6 ft tall clothes-wise.

Doug

Kenn,

I grew the beard (and got the buzz haircut) after 9/11. Airlines were allowing NO liquids to be carried on and I did not want to check a bag with shave cream, aftershave, hair gel etc. so I went low maintenance. You'll never go back!

Doug