This topic was lying on my stick note from so
long and I have been waiting for the perfect hour to pen my views down. Finally
spilling the beans of my thoughts over this!
We all have a work desk where we
spend most part of our day. It is like the second place after home which we
smugly cherish as a possession. This draws us to the statement that your desk is
as important as your home and should reflect your ownership.
According to a research conducted by Huffington Post, giving a personal touch to your workplace boosts productivity, brings happiness and reduces absenteeism.
Having read that, I was curious
about the proportionality of these variables. Also, with the creative weed in
my brain, I always had the urge to give my work space my reflection so that I
get familiarized with the corner as quick as possible.
Let’s see what you should do to
bring that personalization to your workspace and how it impacts your work:
- If you are
an avid appreciator of flora, get a small sapling for your desk. Even a good
luck plant will charm. Keeping greenery near you brings positivity and absorbs
the harmful rays in your surroundings.
- Keep your
passion alive on your desk. If you are into literature, stick some nice-read
quotes. If you like to draw, pin some of your drawings on the board. If art
attracts you, have small art piece onto your space.
Below are some pictures on how I am keeping my interests alive, given my passions ranging from reading, arts and music.
- If you like
reading articles and love newspaper, pin some articles onto your board.
- Have atleast one
picture of your near and dear ones. This will motivate you in your harder times.
- For some,
pictures of their favourite characters (actor/actresses, politicians, others)
triggers enthusiasm in them.
- Make sure that your space is comfortable and personalized at the same time. It must give you the feeling that it belongs to you! :)
Believe me, this will encourage you
to pass through difficult times in your work life and cope gracefully. I have a
note on my desk and whenever I am into some unpleasant times and my eye falls
on it, I get revitalized to face the challenging day. This is the note:
Your desk says a lot about you. So
make your statement and showcase your personality without uttering a word.
But don’t forget to attend to your
main goal i.e. WORK! :P
On a concluding remark, I would
like to quote some words from my recent reading (which give no clue about the
topic discussed above but is worth sharing):
Work, love, courage and hope; Make me good and help me cope.
