Sprucing up your workspace

Sprucing up your workspace Sprucing up your workspacePosted March 8, 2013, by Andrea RiddellOur workspace is our home away from home and putting a bit of thought into your designated area can help you create a little oasis when youre struggling to meet deadlines and make it to the other side of Friday. Although we dont all have the luxury of working for Google, a cool office space can help help make work that little bit more bearable No matter if your cubicle is only a metre square or you have the luxury of a big corner office, here are some ways you can bring some fun into your working day.A cool coffee mugNothing says good morning more than a fresh cup of coffee. So why not enhance your morning ritual with a quirky mug to give you another reason to pep up every morning. Youll be the envy of the breakout room.A fun calendar or clockWe all know youre counting down the minutes until 5pm, so at least do it in style with a fun and retro alternative. And when youre planning when to use u p the rest of your annual leave, a cute desk calendar can help you while away the days until youre finally on the plane.An awesome posterIf the only view your desk came with was the printing machine, then enhance your outlook with a collection of cool prints. Remind yourself of the value of teamwork, indulge in your love of typography or help keep your positivity when your in-tray is overflowing with our selections.Quirky stationerySure, you may not need a giant pencil sharpener for a desk tidy and your productivity would probably be the same if your USB wasnt in the shape of a penguin wearing a tuxedo, but like they say, its the little things that count. Lets face it, anything that puts a smile on your face is a good thing and in a stressful work environment, its a great thing.What have you done to spice up your work life? Send us your examples of your interior design genius ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Hea lth & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheshow to ask your anfhrer for time off on short noticeguide to ace your next interviewhow to ace your next interviewhow to ask your employer to pay for your mbahow to solve bullying at workplace CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineAndrea RiddellRelated ArticlesBrowse moreNew skillsNew Years10 Reasons Why Youve Already Broken Your ResolutionsMost new years resolutions fall away before the confetti has hit the floor. Marni dishes out some hard truths about why youve probably already failed this year. But by all means, prove her wrong. You know you want to.Aged CareNursingNEWS Aged care workers to receive $1.2 billion pay riseTh e federal government has announced that it will spend an additional $1.2 billion over four years to raise the wages of aged care workers.EntrepreneurshipWOMENThe search for Australias next top businesswomanThe search is on for Australias next top businesswoman as the 2010 Telstra Business Womens Awards open today for nominations and entries.