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Finding ways to stay productive when working from home is a constant battle. If you are going to improve your concentration and motivation, it’s important to work out what is getting in the way of your productivity. Sometimes, it’s distractions from your phone or family members in the house, or it could be because you don’t have a dedicated office space to work in. But have you considered the impact that air quality could have? 

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We have only recently become aware of the dangers posed by indoor air pollution but a lot of people don’t consider how it affects their productivity when working from home. 

There have been some studies into the effect that indoor air pollution has on the productivity of workers and the results always show that people are less productive in a polluted environment. The same applies with outdoor pollution too. But is your home really that polluted? 

What Causes Indoor Air Pollution?

There are a number of things that can increase levels of indoor air pollution. Cooking is a big one that people don’t tend to think about that much. When you fry things in oil, you release a lot of carbon monoxide and formaldehyde into the air. When you are constantly breathing that in, you can do damage to your health and it will cause a drop in productivity too. 

HVAC systems are another common cause of air pollution but people don’t realize it because they are supposed to clean the air. However, if the filters are dirty, they do the opposite and release more pollution into your home. You should call in an HVAC company to service your air conditioning units and change the filters for you. That way, your HVAC unit is cleaning the air and reducing pollution instead of contributing to it. 

You also bring in pollutants from the outside on your shoes, so you should consider taking them off at the door. Vacuuming regularly is important too because pollutants sit in the carpet fibers and then release into the air as you walk around. 

How Can You Tackle Air Pollution And Improve Productivity?

If you want to reduce air pollution naturally, you should add some plants to your home office. Not only do they clean the air and remove pollutants, but they have also been shown to create a more relaxing work environment that is conducive to productivity. 

Increasing the airflow throughout the home is also a simple way to get more clean air in. In the Summer, when the weather is warm enough, you should open a few windows on either side of the home. In the winter, when it’s too cold to have the windows open, make sure that your HVAC system is functioning properly so it cleans the air. 

If you are struggling with productivity when working at home, there are a number of things that could be going wrong for you. But a lot of people don’t realize that poor air quality could be the cause of their motivation problems. Make these simple changes and you might notice a drastic difference. 

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Kori

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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