How To Create A Happy Workplace

We all have to work, well, most of us have to. According to a survey, an average person spends over 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime.  A job is not necessarily fun or enjoyable. Dealing with work stress day in and day out is hard.   We do not have to love our jobs but since we are spending so much time working, it is important to at least enjoy the experience by creating a great place to work. This is vital for our sanity.  Minor improvements can make a huge difference to our mood.  Here are some ideas that you can try in your home office or your cubicle to create a fun and happy workplace.

Decorate the desk with some colorful desk accessories such as this mint green Frisco Organizer.

Leafy green plants have many health benefits. Being around plants can help improve our memories and ability to concentrate.  Consider low maintenance plant such spider plant or succulent to brighten up your mood and workspace.

Get a Foot Rest to keep your legs from getting cramped.  Being more comfortable while you work has been proven to improve levels of happiness and productivity.  An Office Foot Rest is one of the easiest ways to work smarter.

Use colorful note holders to keep memos close by.  You can even use them to display inspirational quotes or message to keep you going all day.

Display your favorite photos, postcards, notes with this curtain wire from Ikea.   It’s fun to look at them when you are taking a break from your work.

These simple tweaks to your office space can boost happiness. Try them.

Practical Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Fathers’ Day is just around the corner.  This day is celebrated all over the world to honor dads for their love for their children and their contributions to their lives.  It is a day to tell him that he is the best dad in the whole wide world.  If you are stumped on what to get your favourite guy for Father’s Day, do remember that showing appreciation does not have to have to break the bank. It is the thought that counts. Whether your dad is into music, sports, gardening, gaming and etc, here is an affordable and practical gift that would certainly make him feel loved – An Armrest Cushion.

This Memory Foam Armrest Cushion contours to the elbow and forearms while reducing pressure point of discomfort.  They offer extra support to the shoulders and arms, allowing the users to rest their arms comfortably on their favourite chair.

 

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The plush cushion is ideal for protecting sensitive skin from the hard metal/plastic chair arms

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The armrest cushions features 3 STRETCHABLE VELCRO STRAPS for a better and secure fit. Ideal for most types of chairs in the market.

Make this Father’s day one of the unforgettable days in your dad’s life. This Armrest Cushion also makes a great birthday gift for husbands, grandfathers and friends.   Hurry and order one from Amazon today.

Top 10 Cool Office Must-Haves Gadgets And Accessories

Do you know that an average person spends about 90,000 hours at work during his/her lifetime?  Like it or not, the office is our second home.  Therefore, it is probably a good idea to spruce things up at the workplace because it should be a place that motivates and inspires us to work hard.  Here are some gadgets to make it fun and cozy.

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Meh. It’s A Mug. This cup is made to build your apathy and caffeine.  A good conversation starter. Available at ThinkGeek.com

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Brighten up your desk with this cute succulent in a Teardrop Glass Terrarium from GlasshouseUK.

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Add a pop of colour to your wall with this bright colorblock clock from Society6.com

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Get an Ergonomic Office Foot Rest to relieve tired feet and improved circulation and blood flow.  It is a cheap solution for a comfortable working position. Order one from SmartNComfy.

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Infectious Disease Ball is a great stress reliever.  Available at ThinkGeek.com

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Importance Task Clips from KnockKnockStuff.com make organizing fun and stylish.

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Clip-on cup holder that you can clip at the corner of the desk.  No more spilling your drink near the computer.

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Back Support Cushion for the chair.  Love this cute Panda design.

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Dine Ink Pen Utensil that does double duty as handy dining utensils.  Available at Amazon.com

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Lipstick shape markers from Animicausa.com for some colouring fun.

Memo Holders For Desks

Here is something to brighten up your work desk.  Wanda the fish and her friends can be used  to display memos, photos or whatever little notes you may have.  They also gently sway at the slightest touch or wind, creating a floating aquarium on your desk.  This gives out a calming and relaxing effect.  They are made of acryl with zink aloy base.  Available in 4 different colours.  Get them now from Monkey Business.

Handy Manual Shredder

I think this Handy Manual Shredder from Poketo is what I need at the office.  Not only would it help to shred important documents and what-have-yous, I can get a little workout while doing it too.  Why? Well you need to crank this shredder manually by turning the the handle.  No electricity is required.  The retractable handle hides neatly on the side and this make storage easier on the shelf or display on the table.

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Mini Cooler That Is So Cool

While the spouse and his friend were discussing about gps map, I was surfing the internet for some birthday gift ideas for a friend’s 17 year old daughter.  I came upon this funky mini cooler from Pottery Barn.  Oh it is just so cute. This mini fridge can keep four soda cans and consumes less power than a traditional refrigerator.   I think it is the perfect gift for a teenager, don’t you think so?  I may just get another one for my office.

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Chalkboard Accessories For The Office

The Chalkboard Office Accessories from CB2 are just so much fun.  You can write, draw or doodle on the office products.  How cool is that?  You can get pencil/pen holder, storage boxes and magazine holder with painted chalkboard surface.  Once you get too bored with your messages, labels or to-dos, just wipe them off with a soft dry cloth.  So fun eh?  When you buy either one of the products, you will get one piece of chalk included.  Oh, I cannot wait to get a few of the storage boxes for my scanning software and knick-knacks.

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Pens Made From Recycled Paper

Have you seen a paper pen before? Well this is my first time too.  This cool and eco-friendly pen is made of recycled A4 paper.  Awesome eh? All the paper used for this handmade pen was taken from the offices and each sheet of paper is different.  This means that no two pens are alike.   You can get this pen from ContraForma.com.

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FUZ Corky Corkboard

Here is something to brighten up your office space – A FUZ Corky Corkboard from DesignPublic.com. Made from 100% recycled material, this funky corkboard is non-formaldehyde too.  It is just perfect to help keep track of appointments, notes and etc.  A fun and quirky way to show the eclectic side of you.  The FUZ Corky Corkboard is also great for home use.  Get one today.

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Heart Shape Hole Punch

Oh  I am so loving this hole puncher which punches out heart-shaped confetti.  What a cool thing to have in the office or home.  Talk about adding some passion to your paperwork.  I know I would be having loads of fun punching out holes in my paper.  The confetti are good for crafts too.  Hmm…I think I am going to get one for myself and another one as gift for a friend who loves crafts.

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