Time for Renewal
Spring is finally here! We all know what goes hand in hand with spring time right? No, it’s not just our taxes but spring cleaning. Rather than tackle your over stuffed closet at home, see about fixing up your work space instead.
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I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about all the neglected workspaces I see every day, and I’m here to tell you that it’s more important than you may think. Set aside the fact that a dull or boring workspace is beyond less than inspiring or fun to look at, think about your productivity and how you FEEL at work. A cluttered desktop, gray walls, a makeshift office on your couch, and other scenarios are what you want to fix immediately.
This month I want you to pay special attention to the renewal and revamping of your office/work area. Whether you are in a cubicle, have your own office, or you work from home, this is the one area to pay close attention too. Did you know we spend more hours during the day working than we do sleeping? And that we spend more time at work than we do anywhere else? This is the one place to focus your attention on and make it the place you want it to be.
Some quick things to point you in the right direction:
- Be sure to check out our Office Profiles for extra inspiration
- Check out the Porsche mouse to give yourself a laugh while working
- Switch out your boring brown bag for something with some color
Remember, whether it’s packing your lunch in a bright or personalized lunch bag, cleaning off your desktop and adding fun desk accessories, or adding some fun colors into your work wardrobe, the main focus here is to live well at work, wherever work is©.
What are you going to do to revamp your workspace? Tell me in the comments below!
Sayeh
The Office Stylist
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We just painted our office a calm green and bought beautiful upholstered chairs as our desk “guest chairs”. Added some more color and coziness. This made a huge difference!!
That sounds great Kelli!
Great points! Whether at home or at work, offices often evolve into neglected spaces that become something like the “black holes” in the universe. In them important papers, time and creativity can disappear. The key is to work with an individual’s style and preferences and not impose a “one system works for all” in an office. At a minimum, keeping the contents of the space simple but not stark, adding color, a few interesting personal items and easily accessible filing and storage can make a space more welcoming and easier to maintain. Whimsical touches like the desk accessories you mention put the FUN into functional!