Do you find yourself spending more time at your cubicle than anywhere else? If so, why not make it a comfortable and inviting space? Decorating your workspace can not only boost your mood but also increase productivity. Here are some tips on how to decorate your cubicle at work and make it cozy.
1. Start with a splash of color:
Most office cubicles are monotonously white or gray, making them feel impersonal and dull. Add a touch of vibrancy by introducing pops of color in your decor. Choose colorful desk accessories, such as pen holders, staplers, or file organizers to liven up your space. Consider using removable wallpaper or fabrics to cover the walls or panels for an instant visual refresh.
2. Bring in nature:
One way to create a cozy atmosphere is by incorporating elements of nature into your cubicle. Place a small potted plant on your desk or hang a framed picture of serene landscapes on the walls. Not only will these additions make your workspace more visually appealing but they will also improve air quality and overall well-being.
3. Personalize with photos:
Hang up some framed photographs of loved ones, friends, or pets around your cubicle to make it feel like an extension of your personal life. Looking at these images throughout the day can boost morale and help you feel more connected to those you care about.
4. Illuminate with soft lighting:
Harsh fluorescent lighting can be detrimental to work environments, causing eye strain and fatigue. Create a cozy ambiance by adding warm lighting options such as desk lamps or string lights around your cubicle. Opt for soft, diffused lighting that mimics natural light as much as possible.
5. Incorporate comfortable seating:
While most office cubicles come with standard chairs, you can add extra comfort by incorporating cushions or backrests that support good posture. Consider bringing in a small and comfortable armchair or even a bean bag for short breaks and relaxation.
6. Utilize wall space:
Make the most of your limited workspace by using vertical storage solutions. Hang shelves, organizers, or bulletin boards on the walls to keep your desk clutter-free and maximize functionality.
7. Set up a mini wellness corner:
Transform a small corner of your cubicle into a personal sanctuary dedicated to relaxation and well-being. Place a scented candle, essential oil diffuser, or stress-relieving items like stress balls or adult coloring books in this area to create an instant sense of calm.
8. Incorporate cozy textiles:
Bring in softness and warmth by adding cozy textiles to your cubicle setup. Consider placing a plush rug under your desk, adding decorative pillows to your seating area, or draping a knit throw blanket over the backrest of your chair for comfort during colder months.
Remember, while decorating your cubicle can enhance your working experience, it’s important not to go overboard. Keep it tasteful and professional while infusing elements that make you feel at ease and motivated throughout the day. With these tips, you can transform your cubicle into an appealing and cozy space that you’ll look forward to spending time in during office hours.
What S Best Next
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Author by : Matt Perman
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2014-03-04
Publisher by : Zondervan
ISBN :
Description : By anchoring your understanding of productivity in God's plan, What's Best Next gives you a practical approach for increasing your effectiveness in everything you do. There are a lot of myths about productivity--what it means to get things done and how to accomplish work that really matters. In our current era of innovation and information overload, it may feel harder than ever to understand the meaning of work or to have a sense of vocation or calling. So how do you get more of the right things done without confusing mere activity for actual productivity? Matt Perman has spent his career helping people learn how to do work in a gospel-centered and effective way. What's Best Next explains his approach to unlocking productivity and fulfillment in work by showing how faith relates to work, even in our everyday grind. What's Best Next is packed with biblical and theological insight and practical counsel that you can put into practice today, such as: How to create a mission statement for your life that's actually practicable. How to delegate to people in a way that really empowers them. How to overcome time killers like procrastination, interruptions, and multitasking by turning them around and making them work for you. How to process workflow efficiently and get your email inbox to zero every day. How to have peace of mind without needing to have everything under control. How generosity is actually the key to unlocking productivity. This expanded edition includes: a new chapter on productivity in a fallen world a new appendix on being more productive with work that requires creative thinking. Productivity isn't just about getting more things done. It's about getting the right things done--the things that count, make a difference, and move the world forward. You can learn how to do work that matters and how to do it well....
Pottery Barn Work Spaces
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Author by : Pottery Barn
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2004-10-01
Publisher by : Oxmoor House
ISBN :
Description : Whether you enjoy the luxury of working from home or just need a place to keep track of a busy household, a well-designed workroom keeps you organized and inspired. Pottery Barn Workspaces is filled with ideas and advice for creating a casual, comfortable space that's perfectly suited to your personal working style. If you're refreshing your current workspace -- or even starting from scratch -- Pottery Barn Workspaces is filled with easily achievable ideas. Learn quick-change techniques and decorating tips for dualpurpose workrooms, such as kitchen and bedroom offices. Give your home office a fresh look and multiply your storage options by borrowing design ideas from other rooms. Discover how to create portable desks, how to tuck a workspace into a stairwell, and how to make an ordinary wall into a personalized pinboard. From high-tech professional home offices to cozy corners for bill-paying, each space in this book was chosen to provide you with a wealth of options for making your home office more comfortable, stylish, and useful. In homes across America, Pottery Barn's signature blend of comfort and style has made us a trusted source of design inspiration. In Pottery Barn Workspaces, we've gathered our favorite decorating secrets to help you create the perfect workspace for you and your family. This book is a collection of favorite solutions from our own homes, along with new ideas we couldn't wait to show you. In these pages you'll find well-designed workrooms and project spaces of all kinds, along with quick-reference color palettes and materials guides that make it easy to apply the decorating ideas to your own home. Book jacket....
Work
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Author by : Thich Nhat Hanh
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2008-11-08
Publisher by : Parallax Press
ISBN :
Description : In Thich Nhat Hanh’s latest teachings on applied Buddhism for both the work place and daily life, chapters include dealing with workplace scenarios; dealing with home and family; encounters with strangers and with daily life; transportation; and creating communities wherever you are. This book is designed for adults who are new to meditation as well as those who are more experienced. The emphasis is on how to use applied Buddhism in daily life. Work aims at contributing to new models of leadership and doing business. It is also a book full of life-coaching advice, finding happiness, and positive psychology. We all need to "Chop Wood and Carry Water". Most of us experience work, hardship, traffic jams, and everything modern, urban life offers. By carefully examining our everyday choices we can move in the direction of right livelihood; we can be a lotus in a muddy world by building mindful communities, learning about compassionate living, or by coming to understand the concept of "Buddha nature." Work also discusses mindful consumption, or the mindful use of limited resources. Instead of Living Large in Lean Times or Ramen to Riches we can learn to appreciate living less large and think about what kind of riches we want for ourselves and others....
Your Creative Work Space
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Author by : Desha Peacock
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2017-08-15
Publisher by : Simon and Schuster
ISBN :
Description : We are all born with an innate desire to creatively express the essence of who we are. This desire is embedded into our soul, a gift at birth, our own Northern Star in a galaxy full of the unknown. Your physical setting can either hamper or inspire this creative calling. Known for her eclectic style and helping others see the possibility within themselves, their homes, and personal style, Desha Peacock offers you tips on designing a creative work space that will also inspire you to do the work you are meant to do. Peacock’s design tips cover how to: Use your work space to inspire your best work. Choose the right color to enhance your mood. Create a cozy virtual office no matter where you live. Work with a tiny space in a closet or other nook. Mix vintage, modern, and thrift store finds so you can create the style you crave, no matter your budget. Gain more clarity so you can focus on what’s most important to your business or creative life. Your Creative Work Space features full-color photographs of unique, creative work spaces from the traditional home office to the artist’s studio or writing salon....
Cube Chic
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Author by : Kelly Moore
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2006
Publisher by : Quirk Books
ISBN :
Description : This style book features cubical designs for every taste, from Tiki to Zen, and features full-color photography and helpful decorating tips....
Ask A Manager
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Author by : Alison Green
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2018-05-01
Publisher by : Ballantine Books
ISBN :
Description : From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together...
The Best Place To Work
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Author by : Ron Friedman, PhD
Languange Used : en
Release Date : 2014-12-02
Publisher by : Penguin
ISBN :
Description : For readers of Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and Freakonomics, comes a captivating and surprising journey through the science of workplace excellence. Why do successful companies reward failure? What can casinos teach us about building a happy workplace? How do you design an office that enhances both attention to detail and creativity? In The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman, Ph.D. uses the latest research from the fields of motivation, creativity, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and management to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Combining powerful stories with cutting edge findings, Friedman shows leaders at every level how they can use scientifically-proven techniques to promote smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger performance. Among the many surprising insights, Friedman explains how learning to think like a hostage negotiator can help you diffuse a workplace argument, why placing a fish bowl near your desk can elevate your thinking, and how incorporating strategic distractions into your schedule can help you reach smarter decisions. Along the way, the book introduces the inventor who created the cubicle, the president who brought down the world’s most dangerous criminal, and the teenager who single-handedly transformed professional tennis—vivid stories that offer unexpected revelations on achieving workplace excellence. Brimming with counterintuitive insights and actionable recommendations, The Best Place to Work offers employees and executives alike game-changing advice for working smarter and turning any organization—regardless of its size, budgets, or ambitions—into an extraordinary workplace....
