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the couple came up with solutions studt began using noise-cancelling headphones with some music to help know the days that she would need the office and asked him to relocate for practical matters studt suggests that a shared home office should have designated individual the organization of their own space when it comes to paper management," set boundaries don't rely on assumptions or social norms to dictate your keep the peace if you allow your partner to maintain their space however they deem fit-even if it's less tidy than you would care for." each partner needs an inbox for incoming household paperwork top computers makes it easy for one them without disturbing the other borden says that communication is critical when sharing a home office with can make the workplace happier and discussing office layouts and noise lev- concerns and preferences and acknowl- need natural light to work comfortably this demonstrates your willingness to compromise and find a solution for both of you." rosie wolf williams is a freelance writer papers off-limits to your partner-no matter how messy your desk may get? how do you manage headband with ears to warn her partner not to interrupt another hangs a "do not disturb" sign on the door mutual respect is key.-rww calendar keeping the peace maintaining a peaceful and productive work environment can be difficult when two people share a home office but work different shifts registered psychotherapist ellie borden offers some tips use a shared calendar you in staying on top of each other's schedules and avoid- ing conflicts create a communication will communicate with one you is sleeping or working make a separate workspace for each person this can aid in reducing dis- tractions and interruptions schedule breaks together even if you work different in remaining connected and reducing feelings of isola- tion.-rww