The average person spends a quarter of their life at work. Therefore, your office area is as important as your space at home. Having an inviting workspace will even increase productivity. It should be organized, but also inviting and personalized. The office is changing and where people once had cubicles or individual offices, increasingly offices have an open layout. This is a good thing, as it keeps us connected to our colleagues. However, just because you have less space does not mean you cannot maximize it.
Probably the most important office accessory is a good pair of specs — you can find stylish eyeglasses from EyeBuyDirect. If you require glasses, then it is important that you do not spend your days straining your eyes. Eye-strain can lead to low productivity and poor-quality work. You may want to invest in a pair of blue light filtering glasses that you leave at the office. You should love the glasses you wear, after-all they are on your face. Having a separate pair at the office will help to stop you getting bored of your daily glasses. It may also help you to switch off from work. Once the work glasses have come off, work has finished!
Although your glasses are obviously the most important accessory to get right whilst in the office, there are a few other accessories that could also boost morale and productivity.
Plants
One study showed that people who have plants and natural features in their office had 15% higher levels of overall wellbeing. Plants have the power to reduce stress and increase productivity. They also help to clean the air and stop germs spreading around the office. They can even boost your creativity. You may need to consider what plant would be suitable based on how much sun is available and how often you can water it.
Make It Personal
Take in an ornament or toy to put on your desk. Or better yet a photo frame, something that makes you happy or motivates you. You could also consider making yourself a personalized diary, which includes pictures of your friends and family. It is also a good idea to visualize your work goals, write them somewhere where you will look at them every day. Visualizing our goals helps us stay on track to achieving them. You could also consider swapping your chair out for something more comfortable.
Water Bottle
It is important to keep hydrated at work. Having our own water bottle, which is filled up, and on our desk, will encourage us to keep drinking. Not only is this good for our health, but it will also keep you motivated. Keeping our body and minds, hydrated makes them work more efficiently. Just because you are not active in your job does not mean you do not need to drink water. In fact, sitting still for long periods can result in our bodies needing more water.
Organizer
Keep your files organized. A cluttered desk will clutter your mind and stop you from working to the best of your ability. It will also stop you from misplacing documents or forgetting to do something important. Take some time each day when you finish work to organize anything left out on your desk. This means that when you start in the morning, you are ready to go with a clear mind.
