Let’s be honest: Real life is usually a bit messier and less organized than Instagram might imply. After all, If there isn’t some clutter, is anything really getting done?

That said, a personal workspace is your home away from home. Most of us spend anywhere between 8- 10 hours meeting deadlines, organizing calendars, and collaborating with co-workers. A chaotic work environment just isn’t conducive to professional—or personal—well-being. That’s why offices everywhere are embracing an amenities-driven approach to their environments. And no, that doesn’t necessarily mean a fancy tea selection in an otherwise cramped and cluttered breakroom. It means holistic, thoughtful spaces with furniture solutions and tools that inspire, reconnect, and revitalize the people who work within them.

Start with the Little Things

That wayward pile of pens and highlighters? Half of them likely aren’t necessary, but a handy receptacle (even your favorite mug) is a great place to house them. Those paper clips and thumbtacks rattling around on the bottom of your desk drawer? Scoop them up and put them in a small Mason jar. That tangled mess of power and computer cables behind the computer and under the desk? Cancel the cord confusion with a desk that offers wire management, like HON’s Concinnity™ collection. Feels better already, right?

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Re-Evaluate Your Requisites

If you’re like us, the struggle to accumulate instead of curate is real. But all of those personal tchotchkes and outdated office supplies can weigh down your workspace—both physically and mentally. After all, when was the last time you actually used your stapler for something other than a paperweight? Reclaim your workspace by making mindful decisions about what stays and what goes, then invest the time to declutter your desk and your mind at the same time. A great place to start? Workwall. A dynamic, customizable, and easy-to-install tack zone solution, Workwall is a personal “command central” designed build meaningful connection and creative collaboration.

When in Doubt, Recalibrate

Busy offices aren’t exactly libraries—sometimes the Monday buzz feels like being stuck in rush hour traffic. A change of scenery is sometimes the only way you can focus. Today’s amenities-rich environments are thinking outside the box by providing employees with supportive workspaces away from everyone’s standard desk and task chair. From private soft seating to inviting fabrics and textures to café solutions, meeting deadlines has never been more comfortable or familiar.

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And Don’t Forget the Chair

Almost everyone spends the majority of their workday seated. An ideal workspace begins with the ideal chair, perfectly suited for the user and the environment. From sophisticated adjustments to achieve just the right fit to casual and universal for client meetings and informal gatherings, HON’s award-winning seating line offers something for everyone and every office. How you work and navigate your busy schedule is personal. That’s why HON products are designed for individuals—not the masses—with seating that isn’t one-size-fits all. HON pays attention to how people move throughout the day because Intuitive support, ample mobility, and customized control matter.

But also think about how you move in that chair—are you straining to get what you need? Consider your reach and place frequently used items purposefully. Find the ideal sightline for your display and adjust the height and angle to create a comfortable, neutral position. Use a monitor riser so you spend less time looking down and more time looking ahead. Which, if you think about it, is a nice way of thinking about your tidy, comfortable new space, as well.

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Stellar support, appropriate lighting, distraction reducers and comprehensive organization. These are the keys to a comfortable and productive workspace. Remember your first day at work, when everything felt brand new? With smart office furniture solutions and personal reflection, you can have that “first day” feeling—all day, every day.