We Moved Offices and This is what we learned

There are so many different things to think about when you change offices.  This year was the year of the pandemic and we went from one office to another.  Then we all went home and decided a few months later to get back into our new office.  This meant a whole lot of moving and a ton of decorating.  So now Wallflowers, couches, lamps, new desk, comfy office chair, trash can, and the basic office and packaging supplies are all things I know way too well.  When you move from one location to another changing up your scenery can heavily boost your mood and productivity. It’s no surprise that people take the opportunity to switch up things in their house often enough to keep them on their feet. This goes for changign offices and location as well.  Spring cleaning makes you feel good about having a clean and organized house, but when you go to restructure how your living room is set up and finally do it, you’re amazed at how different the same room feels. It gives you new perspective, a new attitude, and a new feeling about your home. So, doing the same for your office at work should work wonders for those same things, right? Even a simple shuffling of your furniture should help to get you motivated. With that said, we’ve got a few ideas for you to add, subtract, and shuffle things in your office and maybe even this could be your home as well. 

So one of the biggest parts of a office is where you can actulaly take a break for yourself.  If you don't have a couch or use it in this way, then you should.  Change up where you work or simply lounge for a bit.  It may change your whole day.  Adding a couch, whether it’s a loveseat, an armchair, or something bigger, should give you a nice “homey” office. While you shouldn’t take advantage of it too often during the day lest you become tired, you allow yourself a comfortable change of perspective in your office from time to time. This will allow you to relax for a few to give yourself a breather. It also can help inspire some creativity in you just because you’re at ease and comfortable enough to let your mind wander.

Smells can really make or break an office.  So get a candle.  Nothing wild, but something that is nice for most people.  No matter which of these you choose to use, giving your office a nice smell allows you to relax and enjoy where you work. You obviously don’t want the smell to be too overpowering, as that can cause a headache and even nausea from too much exposure. Nonetheless, adding any of these can really bring a new atmosphere to your office.  It shows you have some class as well.  

Don't forget the basic packaging supplies that you will need all throughout your office.  What’s a complete office without enough office supplies and other packaging supplies? You’ll obviously want to keep this stuff out of sight and in your drawers or cabinets, but having supplies at the ready when you need them beats the heck out of scrambling and foraging for whatever you can around the workplace. Just make sure you have the essentials (like sharpies, tape, staples, and envelopes) and you’ll be set for a long time to come. Heck, you may even be known as the guy with the supplies for coworkers in a pinch, and they’ll come to appreciate your handiness.