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September 18, 2007

Filed Under (Business, Lifestyle, Self-Improvement, have a better life) by Laura

Being in an office at least 8 hours a day, and been away from home so many hours, I try to keep my mental sanity by bringing from home some personal objects, food, and other useful items that I might need for some express (home) work.

I have pictures of my children, I have a bottle of water, some fruit and cookies hidden under the desk, I have my USB Pen to transfer any files I might need at home and I make personal phone calls from the office. We have always the radio on to keep connected to the local news and internet brings me the blogs and news from worldwide. We have two conference tables nearby that I usually use when I stay in the office at lunch time, in order to get away from my desk for a while and have a quiet moment reading, eating something or drinking a coffee.

Today I was checking Glam.com web page and I saw an Office OM article that really caught my eye. Here is what the Glam Article says:

REMOVE CLUTTER. Take the extra time to cut the clutter in your workspace. It’s amazing how much a clean desk can contribute to a clearer head. Green tip: Save a tree and prevent paper pileup by avoiding unnecessary printing.NATURAL ELEMENTS. Do weeks go by without your seeing the light of day? Bring the outdoors in with plants, flowers, stones, or even a small fountain. Position your desk so you get as much natural light as possible, and use full-spectrum lighting rather than fluorescent.

PICTURES AND ARTWORK. Adding a few pictures, colors, and textures can convert a cold, barren cubicle into an inspiring well of productivity. Images that represent a particular goal such as a dream house, fantasy car, or future vacation destination can be especially effective at helping you succeed.

SCENTS. Try a little aromatherapy to engage the brain and tantalize your senses. Add a few drops of essential oil to a diffuser or into a spray bottle to use as a refreshing spritz around the room. Try invigorating scents like lemon, orange, and bergamot, or calming ones like lavender and vanilla.

MUSIC. The perfect pick-me-up sans the caffeine. Whether it’s Mozart or Eminem, use music to liven things up or to keep yourself on an even keel through the day.

Try these tips and Have a Better Life.