A ROOM of one’s own
Know someone heading off to uni this month? Here’s how to get the best results from a study area
■ You don’t need to have a huge space for it to be useful
ROOM for a desk and a chair is literally all you need, just make it personal. Everyone has days when they don’t feel like sitting down to work, so at least make it nice and inviting, with colour and cute accessories.
■ Don’t make it too comfortable
Choose a chair and desk height that encourage good posture (not something you sink into), and keep the area clutter-free.
■ Pick a desk with as many drawers as possible
IT helps to tidy away the tasks you’re not working on, so you can give your full attention where it’s needed.
■ Keep clothes space separate COATS on the back of the chair and bags getting caught under the wheels are distractions you don’t need when you’re trying to concentrate. Instead have a distinct hanging space for all your day-to-day
essentials.
■ Ensure the lighting is right EXPOSURE to natural daylight helps boost concentration while you’re at your desk during the day, but lamps are essential as it gets dark.
Fluorescent bulbs are the enemy of brain power, so swap it/supplement it with directional lamps.
■ Make space for plants – they help you to be creative
STUDIES have shown that plants actually improve the air quality in a room and can help you to concentrate.
One even found that people who stared at flowers for a few seconds performed better in repetitive tasks. Jade plants and Boston ferns are good choices for study rooms. Rug £52.50, Sweetpea AndWillow.com