Unfortunately, it is very hard to concentrate and work efficiently during summer.
Although many offices have an air conditioner, still this may not be enough to cool us especially in some parts of the U.S. Also, some people do not like the unnatural cold weather the a/c creates and prefer other cooling alternatives. Therefore, I have put together the below hints for you so you can keep working in hot weather.
Find the Coolest Corner in the Office
If you don’t feel cool enough in your own cube, go to a conference room or exchange cubes with a coworker for a few weeks. Try to find the corner in the office you feel most comfortable working at. On the other hand, some offices feel so cold due to a/c that you may need to do the opposite and find the warmest place in the office so your body can feel at the right temperature.
Drink as Much Water as You Can
Due to dehydration, you can easily lose your concentration and not able to fully focus on the task that you are working on. Therefore, you need to drink at least a liter of water during the day. By the way, you cannot replace water with an energy drink or a soft drink like cola.
Work Outside
Okay, outside is very hot but if you have the opportunity, you can go to a park or a seaside and work in the shade. Of course, it is not recommended to stay outside between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. but other than this time frame, working outside will help you enjoy the summer even in the work hours and get some fresh air.
Use Curtains and Window Blinds
If you don’t like to use the air conditioner, you can open the windows but close the curtains so that you are not subject to extreme sunlight but still when the wind blows, you can feel cooler. In addition, you can get some fresh air.
Try Using a Fan
You can get a mini fan which you can place on top of your desk next to your computer screen. In this way, you don’t need to use the a/c but still feel cool. Plus, using a fan is much cheaper compared to using the a/c. If you are a business owner, you can save money with this option.
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Aira Bongco
Fans help. Especially those battery operated ones which you can take with you anywhere. It can help you battle the sweat in really hot weather.