Survey Findings, Wood Elements In The Workspace Has The Potential To Increase Concentration

Illustration of workspace decoration with elements of wood (Pexels / Ken Tomita)

JAKARTA - Completing office work requires concentration. Directly, the atmosphere of the workspace affects the level of concentration. Starting from decorations to air circulation, it can be arranged in such a way that someone who works in it can increase the aspect of job satisfaction.

According to a survey conducted three years ago in Australia, the element of wood in the workspace can actually affect the level of concentration and job satisfaction.

Although this survey is not based on any scientific theory, the fact is that people are happier and more satisfied when they can see natural looking wooden objects in their work space. Such as tables, doors, panels, and floors.

In comparison, the room where more than 20 percent featured natural wood elements made the people involved in the survey feel their work life was more satisfying than those who did not install wood elements in their workplaces.

In addition, survey participants who worked in areas with more exposed wood showed better levels of personal productivity, concentration skills and moods.

Reported by Lifehacker, Friday, May 28, Lloyd Alter of Treehugger said that the idea of changing door frames from wood veneers made a surprising difference. Alter also points out that people like wood and work better in natural-looking rooms.

According to feng shui, the wood element is one of the five main elements of nature besides water, fire, metal, and earth. The element of wood is vitality, growth, and goodness. Wood energy is also associated with flexibility and sincerity.

The wood element in the workspace can compensate and complement other elements. For example, display live plants with water growing media and clay pots. As for metal elements, you can attach wall clocks or decorative decorations.

The easiest, to enter the wood element is to choose a work table made of wood and its chairs. It doesn't have to be all wood-based, a touch of natural wood color also has a positive effect.

Besides giving a touch of wood to your workspace, you need to keep this area clutter-free. Arrange paper arrangement, sort those that are no longer used and then get rid of other useless items.