Add some greenery. Plants add a splash of color and emit oxygen, which will ward of those late afternoon yawning fits. A little green can go a long way to lifting the mood in your office.
Start recycling. Get some stackable bins and start sorting the paper and assorted waste you go through during the day. Shred your personal information, but recycle the bits. Doing good for the environment is a surefire way to boost your mood.
Hide the wires. Untangle the a mess of cords and bind them together with a twist tie. Fasten long wires to the wall with clamps, found at your local hardware store. Purchase items with retractable cords whenever possible.
Get a filing cabinet. A little file cabinet can help clean up your space. Make sure you spend some time each week, filing away papers in the appropriate area.
Organize your desk. Use all those nifty organizational gadgets-pen holders, paper trays, mail sorters. Giving everything a place and then keeping it there will keep your office running like a well-oiled machine.
Add some color. Paint a wall, or throw up some artwork. Adding beauty to your space will inspire you and make you feel relaxed.
Get a USB cup warmer. A nifty invention that plugs into your USB port and warms your coffee or tea. Things like getting up to warm your drink will distract you from the task at hand. Try to take note of the things you do each day that sidetrack you and find solutions that limit interference with your work.
Lighten up. Changing the lightening in your office can mean the difference between glaring florescent and soft yellow light. Natural light is always the best option, but for those without a window, certain light bulbs simulate natural light.
Invest in a calendar, white board or planner. There are many ways to stay organized via the internet. But, it's nice to sometimes write things down. A big wall calendar or white board can keep you on track.
Where you work is almost as important about as what you are doing. Having an organized, clean, bright space will help elevate your mood and get you moving down the path to success
