How to Decorate Your Cubicle

By jbuskirk

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Working in a cubicle can be draining. Personalizing your workspace can help relieve the stress of harsh florescent lights and obnoxious coworkers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Photos
  • Picture frames
  • A small plant
  • Postcards
  • Push pins
  • A desk lamp
  • A calendar
  • A mouse pad
Step1
Choose a few of your favorite photos from home and make copies. Frame the copies for your desk. The idea is to make your workspace imitate your home.
Step2
Buy a small plant and clear off a spot on your desk for it. The plant will add color and extra oxygen to your workspace.
Step3
Pin up a few postcards of your favorite vacation spots. Be sure to look at them often during the day to give your eyes a chance to relax and take a break from staring at a computer screen.
Step4
Buy a colorful desk lamp. Keep it turned on during the day to offset the harsh overhead lighting.
Step5
Pin up a calendar with photos of something you enjoy, such as cars, dogs or landscapes. Use this calendar only to keep track of personal events you are looking forward to.
Step6
Use a soothing image as your computer's desktop, if it's allowed.
Step7
Swap out your mouse pad for one that is your favorite color.

Tips & Warnings

  • Add as much color to your workspace as possible. This will brighten up your cubicle and lessen the strain on your eyes from your computer screen.
  • Don't forget to water your plant. It might be helpful to keep an empty water bottle in your desk.
  • Be creative. Consider adding small stuffed animals or a colorful garland.
  • Be careful of adding decorations that might be considered inappropriate.

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