Midlife Musings and Measurable Goals

doingitanyway

another_casualty wrote: »

If I was getting a dog , it would be a shitzu because life is crap.
Then again , the size of me would probably break it if I didn't see it:o
You'll find the one that is right for you I'm sure DIA

Sounds like a good idea of having the home office . Yes, painting the room would be a good pick me up , with the blinds imho
You have new floor and a chair and desk . The only things that I could say you may need if you haven't already got it , is room for your work ( ie shelving . Box files ? ) and possibly Cheaply computer speakers if you want some sounds in the background . Maybe a framed picture or 2? I'll leave it there

Funny AC Good point about the shelving now need to find someone who can do that...

Msmoneyspider wrote: »

I moved out of the house, into an office to get a work/life balance. While I do love the office, I don't like the travelling and extra expense. Transforming your small room may work really well. Could you trial it for a year?

Yes, I will definitely trial the room. nothing to lose really

in_need_of_direction wrote: »

Don’t forget to show it as a cost in your accounts

Thanks INOD.

savingholmes

Our dog is super cute. Shitzus - tend to be nice and soft to the touch despite the awful name.

I would redecorate your home office - as you say it will reduce your costs in the long term. You can still occasionally go out for coffee / to work. Just make sure you don't say the whole room is dedicated to business as it can affect your capital gains position I think...

Jazee

Sorry for intruding on your thread but I work from a home office. It has a stand up desk, a chair for when I have a drink, shelving and storage for papers. Equipment is computer, screen, phone, shredder and printer .

I think I've made it work for me by making it a nice bspace with artwork I love on the walls along with the obligatory notice board for reminders and stuff, but I also have a kettle and drink supplies in there. This is so once I start a work shift I can close the door and not be distracted by anything else.

Also, I can close the door on the room at the end of the working day and not have to think about it.

I hope you find a solution which works for you.

I'll go back to lurking now!

doingitanyway

savingholmes wrote: »

Our dog is super cute. Shitzus - tend to be nice and soft to the touch despite the awful name.

I would redecorate your home office - as you say it will reduce your costs in the long term. You can still occasionally go out for coffee / to work. Just make sure you don't say the whole room is dedicated to business as it can affect your capital gains position I think...

Thanks SH Yes, going out to work will still happen but I don't want it to be essential that I do.

Jazee wrote: »

Sorry for intruding on your thread but I work from a home office. It has a stand up desk, a chair for when I have a drink, shelving and storage for papers. Equipment is computer, screen, phone, shredder and printer .

I think I've made it work for me by making it a nice bspace with artwork I love on the walls along with the obligatory notice board for reminders and stuff, but I also have a kettle and drink supplies in there. This is so once I start a work shift I can close the door and not be distracted by anything else.

Also, I can close the door on the room at the end of the working day and not have to think about it.

I hope you find a solution which works for you.

I'll go back to lurking now!

Not an intrusion at all Jazee. Thank you for delurking I agree I would need to make the space somewhere I like to be especially as the work I will do in there will be creative. I have an issue with mess too so using my dining table as a place to work/eat/live will be helped by zoning my activities. I like what you say about being able to shut the door of the room at the end of a working day. I'm starting to feel optimistic about this room working...

Seasidegal58

Loving Jazee's post!:T I really think this home office idea is a good one DIA!

doingitanyway

Seasidegal58 wrote: »

Loving Jazee's post!:T I really think this home office idea is a good one DIA!

Thanks SSG I think so too but time will tell. I bought a paint roller today. I've decided to definitely try and decorate the room myself.

another_casualty

Sounding positive DIA .
Regarding shelves if you need them . There is cube like storage which could save drilling in walls etc . May be easier , and less hassle .
Just a thought ..

Sunshine_girl2

Seasidegal58 wrote: »

Loving Jazee's post!:T I really think this home office idea is a good one DIA!

Have to agree with this, make your office a reflection of you.

Hope the window fitting goes well.

doingitanyway

another_casualty wrote: »

Sounding positive DIA .
Regarding shelves if you need them . There is cube like storage which could save drilling in walls etc . May be easier , and less hassle .
Just a thought ..

Thanks AC. I will check that out

Sunshine_girl2 wrote: »

Have to agree with this, make your office a reflection of you.

Hope the window fitting goes well.

Thanks SSG2

doingitanyway

I am AF this month. I wouldn’t say I was a big drinker but I noticed my intake was creeping up. It does sometimes. Anyway I am on day 3. It is cold and wet and a glass of red would be nice but it isn’t happening so a pot of tea will have to do.

I went to the Swedish store. I avoided food in the restaurant as the breakfast items looked unhealthy. I stuck to coffee. I usually buy cake and crisps and some frozen salmon in the shop. The fish is healthy but I thought I’d avoid it just in case of temptation.

I stopped in the supermarket and bought dark chocolate, and tortilla chips instead of crisps, although tortilla chips are only marginally better! I also bought fruit and raw nuts. In future I will not even enter the crisp aisles as I have no business there

I am gearing up for returning to healthier eating.

At the Swedish store I bought a rug for the soon-to-be-study.

I found the wall paper stripper and stripping the soon-to-be-study tomorrow.

Wishing you all a relaxing evening