How to bring summer into your workspace?
Summer is finally here! The sun’s out, the weather’s warm and it’s good vibes only. However, many of us are spending most of our days in the office. Whether you work remotely, in a corporate environment or run your own business, this season is no exception when it comes to workload and responsibilities. You’re tied to your busy schedule, but still daydream about fully enjoying the summer vibe. While you can definitely continue to plan your next summer vacation in your head, you can also take matters into your own hands and learn to enjoy the season from indoors. If you really want to minimize FOMO, here’s what you can do to make the best of your summer while still taking care of business. We’ve listed some ideas to help you bring summer into the office and make working life during summertime a little bit more enjoyable.
Freshen up your desk space
Make your office hours more enjoyable by giving your office a fresh new makeover. Get rid of the clutter you have accumulated so far throughout the year and keep it as airy as possible. You can use our desk organizers to store all your office essentials in a clean and structured way. You can also give your office a new look with our new desk mats by choosing your favorite color from solid pink, solid grey, and our classic marble. Make sure to add some fresh plants to bring the outdoors to your office space.
Step outside
Get up and go outside to get some fresh air. Try to take your breaks outdoors to score some Vitamin D as much as you can. It will only do you good and help you bring balance to your mind, body, and spirit. If you feel more daring, try to take some of your meetings outside. Moving your meetings away from the office will help you break up your schedule and make it more enjoyable. You will feel less trapped and confined to your office while allowing you to fully enjoy the beautiful summer weather.
Be more flexible
One of the great perks of the summer season is that the day seems longer since there’s more daylight hours. This should allow you to be more flexible with your schedule to help you balance better your work hours and your social outings. You can try starting the day at an earlier time so you can finish your work sooner in the afternoon and enjoy the late-night sunshine. Doing so will help you up-lift your mood as you’ll be able to commit to more fun plans without missing out on important work deliverables.
Switch things up
Summertime is a great opportunity to try new things. So, don’t be afraid to do things differently and get out of the box. You can explore new work methods, make more interactions with people you work with, switch-up your work attire, try new ideas and get more creative with how you go about your day. It will help you feel more energetic and motivated. Even if it might be scary at first, most of the time change is good for the spirit. You’ll be able to make your days more interesting and exciting.