Personalized Office Space

- Career

      

Most of my career posts have been pretty serious (of course jobs/careers are a serious subject), but I wanted to do something a little more fun that is still important to stay motivated throughout the day: creating a personalized office environment.   The important key to this is making it about you, and considering what is a good balance between fun/distraction and how to keep yourself motivated through your office space setup. Here are some of the ways I created my own personal work space:

I wanted to have some artsy, pretty things, so I bought this Snow & Graham 2012 Calendar to liven up my cubicle.  It is bright and colorful prints that add just the right amount of cheer!  For more color, I have some fake flowers by my phone to add some extra cheer.

     

 

I also created an accomplishment wall.  Sometimes when you get overwhelmed at work because of meetings, co-workers or what you have to get done, it is nice to look over and remember how all of your hard work has paid off in the past.  I often get frustrated trying to understand all of my company’s products when I’m writing about them and it is such a great feeling to take a break and look over and see some of my past accomplishments to remind me that the work, as long as I do it, pays off in the end.

Additionally I have my “fun” wall. This is full of drawings and pictures my co-worker and friend from my old job made for me, as well as photos of family, friends and my boyfriend.  I have the fun wall off to my right side because this is where I tend to look when I need a break from starring at Microsoft Word and everything seems to put a smile on my face.  For me, it is also the ultimate reminder of why I’m there, motivating myself to work harder and work for those people in my life who have always supported, believed in me, and encouraged me to do my best.

And for fun, I wanted to show some office inspiration from Pinterest (<– you can follow me at Rachel’s Lookbook here)!  Of course, if you don’t work from home, you have to deal with the space given to you at your office, but there are still some great decorating and organization ideas that you could incorporate in your cubicle:

Source: madebygirl.blogspot.com/ via Rachel's Lookbook on Pinterest

 

Source: paloma81.blogspot.com via Rachel's Lookbook on Pinterest

 

Source: kimgray.co.za via Rachel's Lookbook on Pinterest

Source: apartmenttherapy.com via Rachel's Lookbook on Pinterest

Source: madebygirl.blogspot.com/ via Rachel's Lookbook on Pinterest

 

Additional office space resources and inspiration:

Cubicle Feng Shui

Office With a View

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    ANTONELLA C'EST MOI
    February 23, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    So marvellous baby!!
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    KATEFP
    February 23, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Dear this post reminds me when we’re decorating our studio, we identified with your words so much *.* and beautiful decor! :’) kisses, katefp.blogspot.com

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    Linda
    February 23, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Amazing post!
    xoxo

    Linda from http://www.moonon.com

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    Nah Amaral
    February 23, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    I love the pictures! Very good for inspiration!

    http://confessionsoffashionholics.blogspot.com/

    xoxo

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    Jen@redsolesandredwine
    February 24, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    Love this post as I am organizing right now and just put together our office at home. Love Pinterest 🙂 and Jen from Made by Girl!

    Red Soles and Red Wine

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    Confessions Of A City Girl
    February 24, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Such cool pics!!

    ~Sherine
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    Red & Purple Office | Rachel's Look Book
    April 4, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    […] since my personalized office inspiration post, I have been working on cleaning, organizing and redecorating my cubicle space (you can see my […]

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    Taylor
    June 1, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    I love these decoration ideas. Especially the set up of your own office! It is very Anthropologie-esque and keeps your eye traveling across the room! I love it! Great ideas!

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