Chapter9: HowtoFindYourOptimalWorkEnvironmentandBoostProductivity 92 Surroundings Surroundings Adjustingyoursurroundingstomakeyoumoreproductiveiseasytounderesti- mate,butcanactuallymakeahugedifference.Forexample,ifyourworkspace is too cold, you’re actually going to be wasting energy trying to keep warm. Of course being too warm is no good for your productivity either. You really needtofindyour“sweetspot”asfarastemperaturegoes,andtrytogetyour workplaceasclosetothataspossible.TheteamatZapierhasthisfiguredout; everyone knows just what temperature they work best at, and takes control of keeping their workspace from getting too hot or cold. If you’re sharing a workspace you might need to bring in a portable fan or heater, or move your desk to be closer to the heating and cooling system (or further away). Noise levels (and types) are another environmental factor that can affect