BrandPost: Creative workspaces for the modern worker

The modern worker can work from anywhere at home, on the train, in the airport, and beyond. Empowered by flexible employers and enabled by powerful remote communication tools, the office is wherever you want it to be.

For those who are setting up shop at home or elsewhere, its helpful to get inspiration from multiple perspectives - like ergonomic and feng shui sites - to create a viable and inspirational workspace. Here are some exciting remote office styles to spark your productivity:

Many people who work from home combat against a sedentary workplace by incorporating a standing desk, treadmill desk, or exercise ball in order to incorporate more movement into their work days. The benefits are clear the CDC has found that height adjustable desks can reduce pain in the neck and upper back as well as improve mood, and other studies have shown that standing at your desk can reduce risks for obesity and diabetes.

It doesnt matter if youre setting up in a shipping container or an archipod, taking a few feng shui tips to your home office design can keep it feeling fluid and productive. A few simple ideas to start with are putting your desk in the command position in the room and keeping your desk clutter free.

The command position means positioning your desk so that when youre seated, youre facing the door to be prepared for whatever business comes your way. The desk should be placed in the farther corner from the door so you can see everything in the room, and not in line with the door if possible. Think about the offices youve seen of well-known entrepreneurs, particularly in film many of them have their desk in the command position in the room.

Another tenet of feng shui that is worth adopting into your mobile office is the concept of reducing clutter both ergonomics and feng shui encourage you to keep the items you need immediately day-to-day within arms reach, while everything else should be put away in boxes, file folders, or cabinets. Feng shui teaches that clutter drains energy and dampens your intentions, while ergonomic experts recommend minimizing any awkward reaches across your workspace.

Another recommendation from both feng shui and business experts is to incorporate natural light and plants into your home office. Houseplants dont just purify the air, but may also improve happiness, and studies have shown that natural light not only kills bacteria and mold, but also increases productivity and focus. If youre mobile, consider tracking down a rentable rooftop office space, working from a park or garden for a few hours, or scheduling meetings at a caf with a patio.

When you can work from anywhere, it can be tempting to do just that working from the floor, the couch, a bench in the park, a caf counter. While that may work just fine for short-term stints, your day-to-day set up should consist of some basic ergonomics which you can learn to practice anywhere.

A correct sitting posture doesnt require any equipment and is something you can keep in mind wherever you work. Make sure that your chair or seat has a straight upper back with a curve in the lower part to support the natural curve of your spine (here you can substitute a pillow), and keep your hips as far back in the chair as possible.

Your feet should be flat on the ground, or on a footrest, and your upper and lower arms should form a right angle with the wrist straight and fingers relaxed. This is something you can practice in your home office, or at a caf or library.

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BrandPost: Creative workspaces for the modern worker