Do you have a study area or den? It may only be a corner of your bedroom. However, you may get quite a bit of work done there. As you look at it, it may appear to be outdated. There are several new things that you would like to have. Maybe you need a new computer workstation desk. Your chair may be worn and tattered. Would you like to have a new work area? It may take a while for that to happen. Instead, try to make it easy on yourself. This will not require money or physical effort.

Go into your study area. Close your eyes and think about the past. You will need to travel in time for a few minutes. When you open your eyes, see and feel the past. It will be 100 years ago. You will need to utilize your imagination. However, you may find it enlightening.

There will be a desk. You may have a typewriter. However, most people do not have the money to buy one. Most likely there is a pad and pencil. What time is it? Look at a wall clock or watch. Things like men’s watches have changed a great deal in the past century. You need to remember to wind all of your clocks, every day. You may have a calendar on your wall. However, do not expect anything that runs on electricity. Few people have that luxury.

Maybe you like to write. It is going to be considerably more work. When you make a mistake, your only recourse is to mark it out or start over. Forget about the convenience of word processors. Your contact with the world will be somewhat limited. Do you live in a large urban setting? You can get your news from newspapers or your neighbors. There is no six o’clock news to enjoy. You cannot even turn on a radio. If you can afford it, you may own a phonograph.

You may smoke. Many people do, with little regard to health. However, be careful. You may accidentally knock your ash tray over, on your desk. You cannot reach for your cordless handheld vacuum. You will need to manually clean it up.

When summer arrives, it will not be fun. It will be many years before air conditioning and electric fans become popular. Everyone wears white clothes to stay cool. It is not about fashion. You may do your best work in the early morning. Temperatures will be cooler, at that time. If you work at night, the light may not be good. You can use oil lamps or candles.

Summary

Does your work area at home seem outdated? You may wish that you had an upgrade. Maybe you should think about certain downgrades. Go back 100 years and take a look at your room. The room of the present may not look so bad.