Make Your Work a Little More Like Home

Do you wish your work place felt a little more like home?  We all spend 40 hours or more at our office or work.  This accounts for half of your week if not more.  Here are some tips to enjoy your work a little more by making it feel like home.

Frames: If you have real walls, go out and get some art, frame it, and get it up. Buy something that makes you smile, puts you in a good mood, and inspires you.

Lighting: Can you bring your own lamp? Creating your own lighting and getting out of the glare of the overhead fluorescents can change your world instantly.

A Rug: Do you have room for a small rug? Even if it's under your chair or desk, you will see it and know it's there.

Walls: Do you have space to 'faux wallpaper' your cubicle walls with images, fabric or nice paper?

Flowers/Plant: A real or fake plant (depending on work policies) will give you a little glimpse of the outside world.

Accessories: Bring in a cool vase or cup to put your pens in. Head to the thrift store and find something fun and small to put on your desk.

Color: If you are in a very neutral setting, add some color. Something that makes you happy and will brighten your day.

For more information see Apartment Therapy.